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Question 2 • Chemistry

Why would solution IV be considered the most concentrated base out of the four substances?

Answer
A
It has the highest concentration of oxide ions.
B
It has the highest concentration of hydronium ions.
C
It has the highest concentration of hydroxide ions.
D
It has the highest concentration of hydrogen ions.

Explanation

A base produces or contains hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in solution. The more concentrated the base, the greater its hydroxide-ion concentration, so solution IV is most concentrated if it has the highest concentration of hydroxide ions. Hydronium and hydrogen ions are associated with acidity, not basicity.

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