Question
The illustration below illustrates the configuration of a chemical compound. Which of the following descriptions most accurately characterizes the type of molecule depicted. [Na] + [OH]-
(1 point)
Responses
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H + ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release H+ ions.
(1 point)
Responses
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release OH - ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H+ ions.
This chemical is an acid because it can release H + ions.
This chemical is a base because it can release H+ ions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.**
The compound depicted is sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is a strong base that dissociates in solution to produce hydroxide ions (OH-). Thus, it is characterized as a base because of its ability to release OH- ions.
**This chemical is a base because it can release OH- ions.**
The compound depicted is sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is a strong base that dissociates in solution to produce hydroxide ions (OH-). Thus, it is characterized as a base because of its ability to release OH- ions.