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Which outcome happens when ammonia dissolves in water?

A)Hydroxide ion concentration increases
B)Ammonium precipitate forms rapidly
C)pH rapidly decreases greatly
D)Salts form by hydration

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Dissolving ammonia in water results in an increased concentration of hydroxide ions because ammonia acts as a Bronsted-Lowry base, accepting a proton from water via hydration; therefore raising pH, rather than forming precipitates or salts.

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