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What kind of solution do all the molecules of an acid break apart in water?
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∙ 12y ago
strong acid
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∙ 12y ago
When an acid dissolves in water, the molecules of the acid break apart into ions. Specifically, the acid molecules donate protons (H+ ions) to the water molecules, resulting in the formation of hydronium ions (H3O+) and negatively charged ions from the acid. This process is called ionization or dissociation.
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What substances does water break up?
Ions. In the biological solutions of the human body, the solvent is water and the solutes may be inorganic or organic. As they dissolve, molecules break apart, releasing ions or molecules that become evenly spread out within the solution.
What is it called when all of the molecules of an acid break apart in water?
This is a strong acid.
Do fish produce hydrogen as a waste product?
No, they only "breathe" oxygen that is dissolved in the water. They in no way break apart water molecules.
What word would you use to describe the reaction water uses to break apart large molecules?
monomer reaction
If you put a sugar cube in water why does stirring aid the solution process?
When you stir it, it helps break the sugar particles apart and dissolve them into the solution. 8=========D
In what kind of solution do all the molecules of an acid break apart in water?
strong acid
Why do large groups of sugar molecules break apart in water?
when sugar dissolves in water the sugar molecules are more attracted-to the water than each other.the molecules-break apart from each other and water molecules surround them.
What substances does water break up?
Ions. In the biological solutions of the human body, the solvent is water and the solutes may be inorganic or organic. As they dissolve, molecules break apart, releasing ions or molecules that become evenly spread out within the solution.
What is it called when all of the molecules of an acid break apart in water?
This is a strong acid.
Why cant marine animals break down water molecules into oxygen?
Marine animals do not break down water molecules into oxygen, just like we don't. They breathe O2 gas that is in solution in the water.
In a solution can the charged regions of water molecules pull ionic compounds apart?
Most ionic compounds dissolve in water. In this sense water does indeed pull them apart as the ionic lattice is destroyed as the ions move into solution.
What does it mean if an acid or base is ''weak''?
it means that the acid or the base doesn't completely dissociate when placed in water. Let's take a weak acid. HNO2. When placed in water, not all of the HNO2 molecules will break apart. The ions in the solution will be H+, NO2-, and HNO2. Because there are less ions in the solution, the acid/base is weak. Not all of the HNO2 will break apart! A strong acid will completely dissociate. That means if you place HCl in water, the ions will be H+, and Cl-, NO HCl. This is because once they break apart, the chlorine will stay apart from the hydrogen. This leaves many ions in the solution, making the acid/base strong.
Can water molecules pull ionic compounds apart?
Most ionic compounds dissolve in water. In this sense water does indeed pull them apart as the ionic lattice is destroyed as the ions move into solution.
Do fish produce hydrogen as a waste product?
No, they only "breathe" oxygen that is dissolved in the water. They in no way break apart water molecules.
What happens when sodium hydrogen carbonate solution is mixed with water?
The ph of the water is increased and the water becomes more alkaline. Water molecules break sodium hydrogen carbonate molecules to ions.
When an acid or base dissolves in water what is the dependent on the number of molecules that break apart?
You think probable to dissociation constant.
What word would you use to describe the reaction water uses to break apart large molecules?
monomer reaction
