Noun: Arrhenius theory of dissociation
- (chemistry) theory that describes aqueous solutions in terms of acids (which dissociate to give hydrogen ions) and bases (which dissociate to give hydroxyl ions); the product of an acid and a base is a salt and water
"The Arrhenius theory of dissociation explains why acids conduct electricity in solution";
- theory of dissociation, theory of electrolytic dissociation
Type of: scientific theory