According to the Arrhenius concept, if NaOH were dissolved in water, it would act as A) a base. B) an acid. C) a source of hydronium ions. D) a source of H- ions. E) a proton do…

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Chris Peterson · Answer 1 · 2017-09-23T20:54:47+0000

Answer:

The correct answer is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Arrhenius concept:

Acid are defined as those substance which gives hydrogen ions in their aqueous solution when dissolved in water.

$HA(aq)\rightarrow H^+(aq)+A^-(aq)$

Base are defined as those substance which gives hydroxide ions in their aqueous solution when dissolved in water.

$BOH(aq)\rightarrow B^+(aq)+OH^-(aq)$

So, when NaOH were dissolved in water, it would act as a base as it will give hydroxide ion in its aqueous solution.

$NaOH(aq)\rightarrow Na^+(aq)+OH^-(aq)$