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Secondary III • 28d

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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    Help Zone Pro • 26d

    Hi FunnyElf2914,

    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

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    Team Alloprof • 28d

    Hi !

    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 !

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