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State whether the following statement is True or False. An aqueous solution of base only contains hydroxide ions in the solution.

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State whether the following statement is True or False.

An aqueous solution of base only contains hydroxide ions in the solution.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

A basic solution also contains hydronium (H3O+) ions from water, but the concentration of hydroxide (OH) ions is much higher.

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - Intext Question [Page 62]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
Intext Question | Q 1. (i) | Page 62
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