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What is the real name of the "Arrhenius acid"?

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Arrhenius acid is a chemical compound that produces hydrogen ions in solution. The term is used to describe acids that are defined by the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases, which states that acids are substances that dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions. Arrhenius acids include strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, as well as weak acids, such as acetic acid and carbonic acid.
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