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A substance that yields a cation plus the hydroxyl ion in water is a(n) _____.

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Answer (3)

A substance that yields a cation plus the hydroxyl in water is base

Answered by janiciasims | 2024-06-10

Answer ;
A base
Explanation ;
-A base is a substance that yields a cation plus the hydroxyl ion in water. A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions. When a base is dissolved in water, it dissociates to yield hydroxyl ions. Hydroxyl ion is a negatively charged molecule made up of one oxygen bonded to one hydrogen.

Answered by jamuuj | 2024-06-11

A substance that yields a cation plus the hydroxyl ion in water is known as a base. Bases release hydroxide ions when dissolved in water, making the solution basic. Common examples include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
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Answered by jamuuj | 2024-09-30

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