Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Acid-Base

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the acid-base properties of common cations and anions in aqueous solutions?

• A) The anions that are conjugate bases of strong acids are strong bases.
• B) The acid-base behavior of anions of polyprotic acids is independent of the extent of deprotonation.
• C) Alkali metal and alkali earth cations have no measurable effect on solution pH.
• D) Basic anions are conjugate bases of acidic cations.
• E) Basic cations are conjugate bases of weak acids.

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