Which of the Following Statements About Bases Is NOT True

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bases is NOT true?

• A) A base decreases the concentration of hydronium in solution.
• B) An example of a base is Ca(OH)₂.
• C) A base increases the concentration of hydroxide in solution.
• D) A base is a proton acceptor.
• E) A base is always negatively charged.

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