Qualitatively, What Happens to the Hydroxide Ion Concentration If You

Multiple Choice

Qualitatively, what happens to the hydroxide ion concentration if you decrease the hydronium ion concentration?

A) The concentration of hydroxide decreases to neutralize the excess hydronium.
B) The concentration of OH^- stays the same but the ratio OH^-/H₃O⁺ changes.
C) The concentration of OH^- increases but the ratio stays the same.
D) The concentration of OH^- increases.
E) none of the above