Question

Bases increase the concentration of hydronium ions by donating hydroxide ions to water molecules.

Answer 1

Answer:

The given statement is false.

Explanation:

Acid as are defined as those substance which gives hydrogen ions in their aqueous solutions.

$HA(aq)\rightarrow H^+(aq)+A^-(aq)$

Base as are defined as those substance which gives hydroxide ions in their aqueous solutions.

$BOH(aq)\rightarrow B^+(aq)+OH^-(aq)$

The given statement is false.The correct statement is :

Bases increase the concentration of hydroxide ions by donating hydroxide ions to water molecules.