When a Base Is Dissolved in Water, It Reacts to Give

question 64

Multiple Choice

When a base is dissolved in water, it reacts to give _________ and ________.

• A) hydroxide; hydronium
• B) hydronium; the conjugate acid
• C) hydroxide; the conjugate acid
• D) hydronium; the conjugate base
• E) hydroxide; the conjugate base

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where demand and supply are equal.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of a product or service that consumers want to purchase matches the amount available, leading to equilibrium in the market.

Supply Decreases

A reduction in the amount of a product or service that is available for sale, often resulting in higher prices if demand remains the same.

Demand Increases

A situation in which the desire and willingness to purchase a good or service rises, often due to factors like income growth or preference changes.