A student is given a set of test tubes filled with solutions. Which properties can they use to identify the test tubes filled with basic solutions?

A.
Basic solutions accept hydrogen ions, have a pH greater than 7, and conduct electricity.
B.
Basic solutions release hydrogen ions, have a pH lower than 7, and conduct electricity.
C.
Basic solutions both release and accept hydrogen ions, have a pH of 7, and can weakly conduct electricity.
D.
Basic solutions release hydrogen ions, have a pH greater than 7, and can weakly conduct electricity.

1 answer

The correct choice to identify test tubes filled with basic solutions is:

A. Basic solutions accept hydrogen ions, have a pH greater than 7, and conduct electricity.

This statement accurately reflects the properties of basic solutions: they accept protons (H⁺ ions), they have a pH greater than 7, and they typically conduct electricity due to the presence of ions in solution.