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?
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:
So, bases don’t just break down, they react with water to produce hydroxide ions, which make the solution basic.
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Hi !
It is the same process for bases and acids.
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