Solutions of Acids and Bases

Why is water the main solvent in acid and bases solutions?

What are electrolytes?

• ions that are charged and can therefore conduct an electric current

• ions that are uncharged and cannot conduct an electric current

• free flowing radicals that disturb solutions

• excess solute that collects at the bottom of a unsaturated solution

Based on the passage, explain what happens when an acids dissolves in water.

When bases dissolve in water they form what type of ions?

• Potassium Ion

• Sodium Ions

• Hydroxide Ions

• Carboxide Ions

According to the passage, explain why ammonia is an important compound in agriculture.