Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

$\text{HOCl}$ acts as an acid. $\text{NH}_4\text{OH}$ acts as an alkali. Which row gives the ions present in the aqueous solutions that distinguish the acid from the alkali?

  • A$\text{H}^+$ and $\text{H}^+$
  • B$\text{H}^+$ and $\text{OH}^-$
  • C$\text{OH}^-$ and $\text{H}^+$
  • D$\text{OH}^-$ and $\text{OH}^-$

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