Question

In water what happens to a base?

It condensates

It forms hydrogen ions (H+)

It forms hydroxide ions (OH-)

It evaporates

I’m not sure if it’s B or C. I’m confused between the two

Answer 1

Your answer would be B. It forms hydrogen ions (H+)

Answer 2

Answer: It forms hydroxide ions
`(OH^-)`

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Arrhenius concept, a base is defined as a substance which donates hydroxide ions
`(OH^-)` when dissolved in water and an acid is defined as a substance which donates hydrogen ions
`(H^+)` in water.

The dissociation of an acid is represented as:

`HX\rightarrow H^++X^_`

The dissociation of a base is represented as:

`BOH\rightarrow B^++OH^_`