1. Acids, Bases & Salts
... (l) Ã Na1+ (aq) + OH1- (aq) NH4OH (aq) ß -> NH41+ (aq) + OH1- (aq) double arrow indicates ionization of weak base ammonium hydroxide Thus bases are defined as substances that release hydroxide ions in solution. It is these OH1- (aq) ions that are responsible for the properties of bases. How Bases are Prepared: Bases may be prepared by the reaction of water and very reactive ... to form hydrogen and hydroxide ions (remember that water is a weak electrolyte): Na2CO3 (s) Ã 2 Na1+ (aq) + CO32- (aq) HOH Ã H1+ (aq) + OH1- (aq) 2) Thus, the following particles may be present in a sol...
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