Potassium sulfide is a base. How can it be a base when it does not contain a hydroxide ion? Write the equation for a reaction with water that demonstrates its character as a base. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) + Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 1 more group attempt remaining

Potassium sulfide is a base. How can it be a base when it does not contain a hydroxide ion? Write the equation for a reaction with water that demonstrates its character as a base. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank.) + Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 1 more group attempt remaining

Principles of Modern Chemistry

8th Edition

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Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler

Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7P

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