When Dissolved in Water,KOH Behaves As

question 115

Multiple Choice

When dissolved in water,KOH behaves as:

• A)an acid that forms K⁺ and OH^- ions
• B)an acid that forms KO^- and H⁺ ions
• C)a base that forms K⁺ and OH^- ions
• D)a base that forms KO^- and H⁺ ions

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