Ammonia is a weak base. Potassium hydroxide is a strong base. Which statement is correct?(1 point)

Responses

A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have more OH– ions than a solution of ammonia.
A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have more OH – ions than a solution of ammonia.

A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a lesser concentration of solute than a solution of ammonia.
A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a lesser concentration of solute than a solution of ammonia.

A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a higher pH than a solution of ammonia.
A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a higher pH than a solution of ammonia.

A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have greater conductivity than a solution of ammonia.

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25 days ago

The correct statement is:

**A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have more OH⁻ ions than a solution of ammonia.**

Here's why the other statements are incorrect:

- **"A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a lesser concentration of solute than a solution of ammonia."** This is not necessarily true; the concentration of solute depends on how much of each substance is dissolved and their respective concentrations.

- **"A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have a higher pH than a solution of ammonia."** While potassium hydroxide is a strong base and generally results in a higher pH, the actual pH comparisons would depend on the concentration of each solution.

- **"A solution of potassium hydroxide will always have greater conductivity than a solution of ammonia."** Conductivity can depend on several factors, including the concentration of ions in solution. While potassium hydroxide typically dissociates completely in solution, ammonia will produce OH⁻ ions only in small amounts due to being a weak base, so generally, KOH would have higher conductivity, but it is not an absolute statement without considering concentrations.

Overall, the first statement is the most straightforwardly correct in the context of comparing the two bases.