A compound that releases hydrogen ions in solution would most likely have which chemical property? It would react with metals to form a salt and water. It would react with nonmetals to form a salt and water. It would react with metals to form hydrogen gas. It would react with nonmetals to form hydrogen gas.

the answers would be

the first one and the second one

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.