Which of the following solutions is basic A) [OH^-] = 1.0 x 10^-14 M B) [OH-] = 1.0 x 10^-7 M C) [H₃O⁺] = 1.0 x 10^-14 M D) [H₃O⁺] 1.0 x 10^-7 M E) [OH^-]

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Which of the following solutions is basic A) [OH^-] = 1.0 x 10^-14 M B) [OH-] = 1.0 x 10^-7 M C) [H₃O⁺] = 1.0 x 10^-14 M D) [H₃O⁺] > 1.0 x 10^-7 M E) [OH^-] < 1.0 x 10^-7 M

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A solution is basic if the concentration of hydroxide ions [OH-] is greater than 1.0 x 10^-7 M or if the concentration of hydronium ions [H3O+] is less than 1.0 x 10^-7 M. In option C, [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10^-14 M, which is much less than 1.0 x 10^-7 M, indicating a basic solution.

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