When added to water,which of the following would NOT produce a base?
A)BaO
B)K₂O
C)Na₂O
D)CO₂

Name: When added to water,which of the following would NOT produce a base? A)BaO B)K₂O C)Na₂O D)CO₂
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When CO₂ is added to water, it forms carbonic acid (H₂CO₃), which is an acid and not a base. The other options (A, B, and C) all contain metal oxides that will react with water to form a basic solution. BaO will form Ba(OH)₂, K₂O will form KOH, and Na₂O will form NaOH.

When Added to Water,which of the Following Would NOT Produce