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What ion is most closely associated with bases?

ammonium
hydroxide
carbonate
hydrogen

User Thou Maker
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Answer:

hydroxide D. on EDG.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer is: hydroxide.

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory acid are donor of protons and bases are acceptors of protons (the hydrogen cation or H⁺).

The hydroxide anion (OH⁻) is Bronsted base and it can accept proton and become conjugate acid H₂O.

Balance chemical reaction with acid:

OH⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq) ⇄ H₂O(l).

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