I know that acids only dissociate/react in water but do bases also ionize/break down in water or do bases just break down?
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Hi FunnyElf2914,
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Yes, bases also ionize in water, just like acids do. When a base dissolves in water, it releases hydroxide ions (OH⁻) into the solution.
For example:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) breaks down into Na⁺ and OH⁻ ions in water.
Ammonia (NH₃), a weaker base, reacts with water to form NH₄⁺ (ammonium) and OH⁻.
So, bases don’t just break down, they react with water to produce hydroxide ions, which make the solution basic.
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OnyxBeta4102
Thank you for using the Help Zone!
Yes, bases also ionize in water, just like acids do. When a base dissolves in water, it releases hydroxide ions (OH⁻) into the solution.
For example:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) breaks down into Na⁺ and OH⁻ ions in water.
Ammonia (NH₃), a weaker base, reacts with water to form NH₄⁺ (ammonium) and OH⁻.
So, bases don’t just break down, they react with water to produce hydroxide ions, which make the solution basic.
I hope it helped you understand better!
Don't hesitate to come back if you have any other questions!
OnyxBeta4102
Hi !
It is the same process for bases and acids.
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It is the same process for bases and acids.
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J'espère que cela ait pu t'aider et si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas !
Bonne soirée !