An acid and a base react to form a salt, which consists of positive and negative ions. Which forms the positive ions: the acid or the base? Which forms the negative ions?

A. The acid forms the negative ion, and the base forms the positive ion.
B. Because different substances can act as an acid or a base, it depends on the substance you begin with.
C. The acid forms the positive ion, and the base forms the negative ion.
D. all of the above


Answer: A

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