An unknown blue liquid is found. When tested, it has high amounts of hydroxide ions and low amounts of hydronium ions. Is this an acid or a base?

Question

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• A base because it has more hydroxide ions than hydronium ions.
• An acid because it has more hydroxide ions than hydronium ions.
• An acid because it is a blue liquid.
• A base because it is a blue liquid

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A base because it has more hydroxide ions than hydronium ions.

In general, a solution is classified as a base if it has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) compared to hydronium ions (H₃O⁺), which indicates basicity.