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Which definition of a base was proposed by Svante Arrhenius?
Which definition of a base was proposed by Svante Arrhenius?
- Arrhenius bases are metal hydroxides
- Arrhenius bases dissociate in aqueous solution to form hydroxide ions (correct)
- Arrhenius bases change the color of pH indicators
- Arrhenius bases are substances that react with acids
What are the characteristic properties of aqueous hydroxide solutions?
What are the characteristic properties of aqueous hydroxide solutions?
- They are slippery to the touch
- They can taste bitter
- They change the color of pH indicators
- All of the above (correct)
What is the effect of bases on the autoionization equilibrium of water?
What is the effect of bases on the autoionization equilibrium of water?
- Bases increase the hydrogen ion activity in water
- Bases completely inhibit the autoionization equilibrium of water
- Bases decrease the hydrogen ion activity in water (correct)
- Bases have no effect on the hydrogen ion activity in water
What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide?
What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide?
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Which scientist proposed the definition of a base as a substance that reacts with acids?
Which scientist proposed the definition of a base as a substance that reacts with acids?
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