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17. Acid and Base Equilibrium

Arrhenius Acids and Bases

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Multiple Choice

Which ions are formed from the dissociation of the following compound?

Dissociation of HBO3^2- in water producing H+ and BO3^2- ions.

Dissociation of HBO3^2- in water producing H+ and BO3^3- ions.

Dissociation of HBO3^2- in water producing 3 H+ and BO3^3- ions.

Dissociation of HBO3^2- in water producing 3 H+ and BO3^2- ions.

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Identify the compound given: HBO3^2-.

Understand that dissociation involves breaking down a compound into its constituent ions in solution.

Recognize that HBO3^2- is a polyatomic ion that can dissociate in water.

From the image, observe that the dissociation of HBO3^2- in water results in the formation of 3 H^+ (aq) ions and BO3^3- (aq) ions.

Conclude that the ions formed from the dissociation of HBO3^2- are 3 H^+ (aq) and BO3^3- (aq).

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