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Lots of hydroxides (OH) will make a solution
A.acidic B. Basic C. Neutral

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Answer:

B. Basic

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydroxide (OH) is an anion with the chemical formula OH-. As the formula implies, it consists of an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom. The more electronegative oxygen atom shares electrons with the less electronegative hydrogen atom via covalent bonding.

Hydroxide ion dissolves in water to form a very strong base, hence, an aqueous solution that contains lots of hydroxides will be BASIC or ALKALINE. A solution with lots of hydroxide ions is a STRONG BASE.

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