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When a base dissolves in water, e.g NaOH it will form Na+ and OH-

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Acids or bases dissolve in water to produce H?

Acids dissolve in water to produce H+ ions, while bases dissolve in water to produce OH- ions. This process is known as ionization or dissociation, and it is a key characteristic of acidic and basic solutions.


What name is given to bases that dissolve in water?

when bases are placed in water, the bases release hydroxyl ions.


Do acids dissolve in bases or do bases dissolve in acids?

They don't dissolve (or more properly, dissociate) completely in water, only partially. Acids or bases that dissociate completely are called strong acids or bases.


Does alkali dissolve in water?

Alkalis (bases) typically dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions. This process involves the alkali ions dissociating in water to produce hydroxide ions, which increase the pH of the solution. Examples of alkalis that dissolve in water include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).


Substance that produce hydroxide ions when they dissolve in water?

Is called an alkali. Sodium hydroxide is a typical example.


Can you name alkalis?

something bases which can dissolve in water


Are Bases dissolve blank and blank?

Bases typically dissolve in water, producing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution. Common examples of bases that dissolve in water include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH). They can also react with acids to form salts and water in neutralization reactions.


Bases which do not dissolve in water?

Bases that do not dissolve in water include some insoluble metal hydroxides like magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and barium hydroxide. These bases tend to form precipitates when added to water instead of fully dissolving.


Do bases dissolve grease?

Bases can react with greases; soaps are formed, soluble in hot water.


What is the difference between a base and an alkali?

Alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal element. Alkalis are best known for being bases that dissolve in water. (Most common form is hydroxide.)A base is most commonly thought of as an aqueous substance that can accept H+ ions.A soluble base is also often referred to as an alkali if hydroxide ions (OH−) are involved."All alkali are bases but not all bases are alkali"


Can bases dissolve metal?

Yes, bases can react with certain metals to form metal hydroxides, which may dissolve in water. For example, sodium hydroxide can dissolve aluminum to form sodium aluminate and hydrogen gas. However, not all metals will readily react with bases to dissolve.


What does alkali stand for in science?

Alkali does not Stand for anything its a name given to those bases that dissolve in water. For example NaOH is a BASE that can dissolve in water so its an alkali another important thing is that all Alkali's are bases but all bases are NOT alkali's.