Question

Which is a base?



Substance C is formed from the reaction of an acid and a base.



Substance A gives off H+ ions that combine with OH– ions when dissolved in water.



Substance B gives off OH– ions that combine with H+ ions when dissolved in water.
A B or C?

Answer 1

water and salt is created from an acid-base reaction so it's not A
Acids donate or give of H+ ions so it's not B
Bases donate or give off OH- ions so your answer is C