A classmate states, “All compounds containing H atoms are acids, and all compounds containing OH groups are bases” Do you agree or disagree? Give examples.

Question

Give me great detail please

Answer 1

The problem is with using the term "all". That makes your classmates statement false. Here are examples.

Ammonia (NH₃) contains THREE hydrogen atoms, but yet it is not an acid. When in water, it is a base.

Phenol (C₆H₅OH) contains an -OH group, yet it is mildly acidic.

Answer 2

What about methane? Does it contain hydrogens? Is it an acid or a base?

What about acetic acid? It has an OH and yet it is acidic. What causes the acidity and why isn't it a base?