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What happens when NaOH is dissolved in water?

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When Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, or NaOH) is dissolved, it separates into Na+ and OH- ions. The hydroxide ion, (OH-) is considered a base. Another definition of Acids and Bases is: An Acid is a proton donor (+ ion) such as: H30+ --> H+ + H2O. A base is a proton acceptor (- ion) such as: H+ + OH- --> H2O

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