Question
what makes a compound a base
it dissolves into hydrogen ions in water
it has a ph lower than 7
it dissolves into hydroxide ions in water
it cannot be mixed with oil
it dissolves into hydrogen ions in water
it has a ph lower than 7
it dissolves into hydroxide ions in water
it cannot be mixed with oil
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A compound is considered a base if it dissolves into hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. Therefore, the correct choice from your list is:
- **It dissolves into hydroxide ions in water.**
Bases typically have a pH greater than 7, not lower, and they can often be mixed with oils, depending on their chemical structure. The statement about dissolving into hydrogen ions pertains to acids, not bases.
- **It dissolves into hydroxide ions in water.**
Bases typically have a pH greater than 7, not lower, and they can often be mixed with oils, depending on their chemical structure. The statement about dissolving into hydrogen ions pertains to acids, not bases.