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question 5
6 pts
in a basic solution the
concentration of hydronium ion is greater than that of hydroxide ion.
concentration of hydroxide ion is greater than that of hydronium ion.
concentration of hydronium ion and hydroxide ion are equal.
question 6
6 pts
a hydrogen ion consists of a(n)
electron.
proton.
neutron.
proton and electron.

Explanation:

Question 5

• In a basic solution, by definition, the concentration of hydroxide ions (\(OH^-\)) is greater than that of hydronium ions (\(H_3O^+\)).
• When \( [H_3O^+]>[OH^-] \), the solution is acidic. When \( [H_3O^+]=[OH^-] \), the solution is neutral.

• A hydrogen atom (\(H\)) has one proton and one electron. When it loses an electron to form a hydrogen ion (\(H^+\)), it is left with just a proton.
• An electron has a negative charge, a neutron has no charge, and a proton has a positive charge. Since \(H^+\) has a positive charge, it cannot be an electron or a neutron. Also, \(H^+\) does not have an electron as it has lost it.

Answer:

concentration of hydroxide ion is greater than that of hydronium ion.

Question 6