Question

The shells of clams and other mollusks _____.

dissolve when the pH becomes more basic
dissolve when the pH becomes more acidic
melt when the temperature increases
bleach when the temperature increases

Answer 1

@aaronq

Answer 2

2nd one?

Answer 3

i think the shells of clams are made of (mostly) calcium carbonate (\(CaCO_3\)), which can act as a base.

Answer 4

so yes, you are right.

Answer 5

thanks:)

Answer 6

no problem!