Salts produce (metallic) positive catIONS and negative anIONS (of non-metals)
an acid is something dissolved in water to produce H+ ions.
Transition metals tend to have colorful ions and compounds.
hydrogen ions and anions.
hydrogen ions and anions.
Bases dissociate to produce hydroxide (OH-) ions
Bases typically form hydroxide ions (OH-) when they dissolve in water. These hydroxide ions are responsible for the basic properties of the solution.
A base has more hydroxide (OH-) ions than a neutral solution. This is because bases generally release hydroxide ions when they dissociate in water.
OH-
A hydroxyl ion
Any solution that has a pH below 7 is classified as acidic.
These compounds are acids.
The sodium cation is Na+.