All of the Statements Regarding Equivalents of Acids and Bases

question 40

Multiple Choice

All of the statements regarding equivalents of acids and bases are true except

• A)equivalents are the same as moles.
• B)equivalents of acid are based on the number of hydrogen ions produced per formula unit of acid.
• C)equivalents are used to determine normality of solutions.
• D)the equivalent weight of a base is the weight that produces one mole of hydroxide ions.
• E)one equivalent of any acid will neutralize one equivalent of any base.

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