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What happens to acid or base in water solution |
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Answer» Acids in water solution dissociates H+ ions. Let us consider the reaction between water and hydrochloric acid (HCl). HCl in presence of water produces H+ ion. This ion cannot exist alone and hence combines with water molecules and forms H3O+. The reaction is as follows:HCl + H2O → H3O+ + Cl-Base when dissolved in water produces OH- ion. Let us consider the reaction between water and sodium hydroxide NaOH. NaOH in presence of water produces OH- ion.NaOH + H2O → Na+ + OH- + H2O Acid gives H+ ion in aqueous solution and base dissolves in water to give OH- ion.... They form ions... |
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