Question

question
a solution that has a greater hydroxide concentration than hydronium concentration will be:
select the correct answer below:
acidic
basic
neutral
depends on the solution

Explanation:

In aqueous solutions, if \([\text{OH}^-]>[\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]\), the solution is basic. This is based on the Arrhenius and Brønsted - Lowry definitions of bases. Bases are substances that increase the hydroxide ion concentration in solution. For example, in a solution of sodium hydroxide (\(\text{NaOH}\)), \(\text{NaOH}\) dissociates to give \(\text{Na}^+\) and \(\text{OH}^-\) ions. The excess \(\text{OH}^-\) ions make the solution basic. In contrast, if \([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]>[\text{OH}^-]\), the solution is acidic, and if \([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]=[\text{OH}^-]\) (at \(25^{\circ}C\), \([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]=[\text{OH}^-]=1\times10^{-7}\space M\)), the solution is neutral.

Answer:

basic