Multiple Choice
Which of the following aqueous solutions contains the greatest number of ions per mole of solute dissolved?
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14. Solutions
Types of Aqueous Solutions
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes aqueous sulfuric acid?
A
A basic solution
B
A neutral solution
C
A weak acid solution
D
A strong acid solution
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that sulfuric acid (H\_2SO\_4) is a well-known acid commonly studied in chemistry.
Understand that sulfuric acid is classified as a strong acid because it completely dissociates in aqueous solution, at least in its first proton donation step.
Recognize that a strong acid solution means the acid ionizes fully, producing a high concentration of H\_3O\^+ (hydronium) ions, which results in a low pH.
Contrast this with weak acids, which only partially dissociate, and with neutral or basic solutions, which have different pH characteristics.
Therefore, aqueous sulfuric acid is best described as a strong acid solution due to its complete ionization and resulting acidic nature.
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