4.44 As K₂O dissolves in water, the oxide ion reacts with

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4.44 As K₂O dissolves in water, the oxide ion reacts with water molecules to form hydroxide ions. (a) Write the molecular and net ionic equations for this reaction. (b) Based on the definitions of acid and base, what ion is the base in this reaction? (c) What is the acid in the reaction? (d) What is the spectator ion in the reaction?