JAMB Chemistry 2003 Question 14

Question 14

Acids, Bases and Salts

Which of the following ions is acidic?

  1. A.K+
  2. B.NO3-
  3. C.S2-
  4. D.H3O+
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Answer: D (H3O+)

Explanation

The hydroxonium ion H3O+ is what makes a solution acidic; it donates a proton.