An Arrhenius acid A) donates an electron pair. B) is a H⁺ donor. C) is a H⁺ acceptor. D) produces OH^-in aqueous solutions. E) produces H⁺ in aqueous solutions.

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An Arrhenius acid is a substance that produces H+ ions (protons) in aqueous solutions. When an Arrhenius acid is dissolved in water, it undergoes dissociation to produce H+ ions and an anion. For example, when HCl is dissolved in water, it dissociates to produce H+ ions and Cl- ions. Therefore, the correct option is E, which states that the Arrhenius acid produces H^{+ and}- ions in aqueous solutions.

An Arrhenius Acid