When a solution forms, what happens to the individual particles of a solute?

Non renewable resources like petroleum eventually

If a solution is considered basic, then a) the hydroxide ion and hydronium ion concentrations are equal. b) the hydroxide ion concentration is less than the hydronium ion concentration. c) the hydronium ion concentration is greater than the hydroxide ion concentration. d) the hydroxide ion concentration is greater than the hydronium ion concentration.

Which statement best describes the flow of energy in this scenario