The same quantity of each solute is added to water. Which solution will have the greatest number of H3O+ ions at equilibrium? (1 point)

Responses

strong acid
strong acid

weak base
weak base

weak acid
weak acid

strong base

1 answer

The solution that will have the greatest number of H₃O⁺ ions at equilibrium is the strong acid.

Strong acids completely dissociate in water, producing a high concentration of H₃O⁺ ions. In contrast, weak acids only partially dissociate, and weak bases will produce fewer H₃O⁺ ions as they accept protons instead of contributing to their concentration. Thus, among the options provided, the strong acid will yield the most H₃O⁺ ions in solution.