Substance A is added to water. After it is added, hydrogen ions are produced and accumulate in the solution. Most of the hydrogen ions react with water molecules to produce a new substance, which is Substance B.


What type of substance was added to the water (Substance A), and what new substance was produced (Substance B)?


A) Substance A is a base.

Substance B is a group of hydroxide ions.

B) Substance A is an acid.

Substance B is a group of hydronium ions.

C) Substance A is an acid.

Substance B is a group of hydroxide ions.

D) Substance A is a base.

Substance B is a group of hydronium ions