Question

Which of the following is true about bases?

A. They release hydroxide ions in solution.
B. They have a sharp or sour taste.
C. They help to build up cells.
D. They tend to decrease the pH of a solution

Answer 1

a

Answer 2

A. Brownsted Lowry definition of a base is a proton acceptor, Hydroxide (OH-) accept (H+) to become H20. This will raise the pH, which is why D is wrong.

Answer 3

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