When Sodium Hydroxide, NaOH, Is Dissolved in Water, Which Species

question 107

Multiple Choice

When sodium hydroxide, NaOH, is dissolved in water, which species are present in addition to water?

• A)NaOH(aq)
• B)Na⁺(aq) and OH^-(aq)
• C)Na⁺(aq) and H₃O⁺
• D)Na⁺(aq) and O₂H₂^2-
• E)NaO^-(aq) and H₃O⁺

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