Lesson: Chapter 7 — Acids, bases and salts

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Question 1

What is a base?

A A neutral salt B A compound that releases H⁺ ions C A compound that raises the OH^- concentration in aqueous solution D A sour liquid

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A compound that raises the OH^- concentration in aqueous solution. Releasing H⁺ ions is what an acid does.

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