A sample of Ca (OH) 2 is considered to be an Arrhenius base because it dissolves in water to yield

A. Ca2 + ions as the only positive ions in solution

B. H3O + ions as the only positive ions in solution

C. OH - ions as the only negative ions in solution

D. H - ions as the only negative ions in solution

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Krish Abbott

13 January, 22:48

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Nyla Pierce · Answer 1

The answer is C. Arrhenius bases increase the concentration of OH - in solution.

A sample of Ca (OH) 2 is considered to be an Arrhenius base because it dissolves in water to yieldA. Ca2 + ions as the only positive ions in solutionB. H3O + ions as the only positive ions in solutionC. OH - ions as the only negative ions in solutionD. H - ions as the only negative ions in solution