Which of the following statements is true concerning a concentrated solution of lithium oxide in water?
A)The resulting solution is strongly basic.
B)The resulting solution is weakly acidic.
C)The resulting solution is neither acidic nor basic.
D)The resulting solution is weakly basic.
E)The resulting solution is strongly acidic.

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Lithium oxide (Li2O) is a strong base. When it is added to water, it reacts to form lithium hydroxide (LiOH), which is an even stronger base. Therefore, the resulting solution is strongly basic.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning a Concentrated