Question

Substances that form a negative hydroxyl ion (OH-) when dissolved in water are called _____. acids bases negative ions salts

Answer 1

Bases, this could be somethibg a metal oxide or carbonate

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is : bases

Explanation: A base is the substance that accepts a proton and in aqueous solution is ionized to give rise to OH ions. All bases according to the theory of Arrhehnius or Brönsted and Lowry are also Lewis bases. A base is formed when the rust of a metal reacts with water.