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Arrhenius defined bases as substances that dissolve in water to release hydroxide ions (OH-) into solution.

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A reaction of an acid and base will produce water and what?

An acid and a base react to form water and a salt


An acid base will always produce water and which one of the following?

Salt


Does an acid or a base produce OH in water?

A base produces OH- ions in water, while acids do not produce OH- ions. When a base is dissolved in water, it releases OH- ions, increasing the concentration of hydroxide ions and raising the pH of the solution.


Can two acids react to produce a base?

No, two acids cannot react to produce a base. Acids react with bases to produce salt and water through a neutralization reaction.


Is Neutralization reactions always produce water and a base?

The word neutralization means theproduct is neutral. Acid + base = Salt(neutral) + water HCl + NaOH = NaCl + HOH Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide = Salt + water


What do you produce when you Combine acid base?

If acid & base are combined a neutal substance is produced.


What type of ions do base produce in water?

Hydroxide ions (OH-)


What compound reacts with an acid to produce water and salt?

A base compound reacts with an acid to produce water and a salt. This type of reaction is known as a neutralization reaction as the base neutralizes the acid to form water and a salt.


What is strong about a strong base?

A strong base completely dissociates to produce hydroxide (OH-) ions in water.


What is the difference between a strong acid and a strong base.?

A strong acids dissociates completely in water to produce hydronium (H3O+) ions A strong base dissociates completely in water to produce hydroxide (OH-) ions


Do acids react with base to produce salt and water?

yes acid and base react with each other to form salt and water. for example, NaOH + HCl --------> NaCl + H2O


Is the process in which an acid and base react to produce a salt and water a mixture?

It is a reaction.