The ion that bases donate to form water (H₂O) is the hydroxide ion (OH⁻). When an acid donates a hydrogen ion (H⁺), it can combine with the hydroxide ion from the base to form water. Therefore, the correct answer is:
C) OH⁻
If the water product is formed with the hydrogen ion from the acids, what ion do the bases donate to form H₂O, water?
A) OH+
B) H+
C) OH-
D) H-
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