Which is true of hydroxide ions?

A. They dissociate to form protons.

B. They contain two hydrogen atoms.

C. They have a negative charge.

D. They are not found in pure water.

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Biology

Davis Travis

26 December, 10:42

Which is true of hydroxide ions?

A. They dissociate to form protons.

B. They contain two hydrogen atoms.

C. They have a negative charge.

D. They are not found in pure water.

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Marquise Fernandez · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

hydroxide ion contains one oxygen and one hydrogen atoms. valency of H is + 1 and that of O is - 2. When both of the atoms combine the valency of H got satisfied but that of O is not fully satisfied which becomes the reason for negative charge on hydroxide ion

Which is true of hydroxide ions?A. They dissociate to form protons.B. They contain two hydrogen atoms.C. They have a negative charge.D. They are not found in pure water.

Which is true of hydroxide ions?

A. They dissociate to form protons.

B. They contain two hydrogen atoms.

C. They have a negative charge.

D. They are not found in pure water.