Which of the following is a correct definition of an acid that is not dependent upon the solvent?
A)Acids produce hydronium ions.
B)Acids are proton donors.
C)Acids produce hydroxide ions.
D)Acids are proton acceptors.

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The definition of an acid is that it is a proton donor, regardless of the solvent. While in water, acids donate protons to produce hydronium ions, this definition only applies to acid-base reactions in water and is not a general definition of an acid. Similarly, the production of hydroxide ions is characteristic of a base, not an acid. Proton acceptors are referred to as bases, not acids.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Definition of an Acid