Answer the following question given this paragraph: The strength of a base depends on how many hydroxide ions it produces when it dissolves in water. A stronger base produces more hydroxide ions than a weaker base. For example, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a base in drain cleaner, is a strong base because all of it breaks down into ions when it dissolves in water. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ), a base in antacids, is a weak base because only a small percentage of it breaks down into ions in water. Q: What determines the strength of a base when dissolved in water? Choices: - amount of phosphorus ions produced - pH level - saline content - amount of hydroxide ions produced A:
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amount of hydroxide ions produced