Bases Are Substances That Increase the Hydroxide Ion Concentration in Aqueous

question 64

Multiple Choice

Bases are substances that increase the hydroxide ion concentration in aqueous solution.Why does ammonia (NH₃) ,which does not contain a hydroxide group,act as a base?

• A)Ammonia acts as a base only in the presence of hydroxide ion-containing compounds
• B)Ammonia molecules remove protons from water molecules,forming hydroxide ions
• C)Ammonia molecules donate protons to water molecules,forming hydroxide ions
• D)Ammonia acts as a base only in the presence of very strong acids

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