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Identify each of the following as an acid, base, or salt, and give its name: (10.1)a. H₃PO₄
10. Acids and Bases
Acid-Base Introduction
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Which of the following is true in regards to LiOH?
A
It has a sour taste.
B
It produces H+ ions in water
C
It conducts an electrical current in solution.
D
It decreases the OH– ions in water.
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Identify the nature of LiOH: LiOH is lithium hydroxide, a compound that is classified as a base.
Understand the properties of bases: Bases typically have a bitter taste, not sour, and they produce OH⁻ ions in water, not H⁺ ions.
Consider the behavior of LiOH in water: When LiOH dissolves in water, it dissociates into Li⁺ and OH⁻ ions, increasing the concentration of OH⁻ ions in the solution.
Evaluate the electrical conductivity: The dissociation of LiOH into ions allows the solution to conduct electricity, as the presence of free-moving ions facilitates the flow of electrical current.
Review the options given: Based on the properties of LiOH, the statement 'It conducts an electrical current in solution' is true, as the dissociation into ions enables conductivity.
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