how are hydroxides prepared?what is their nature?
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Hydroxide ions are molecular ions with the formula OH-, formed by the loss of a proton from a water molecule. The hydroxide ion is the strongest base that can exist in aqueous solution. ... The hydration of the hydroxide ion (OH-)d is very important for both biological and non-biological processes
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Many common metal hydroxides are made up from hydroxide ions and the ion of the particular metal that it is made up of. Example: When NaOH (sodium hydroxide) is dissolved in water, it forms OH ions and Na ions. Metal hydroxides ionize completely when dissolved, so that is why they are known as strong bases
Nature
Many common metal hydroxides are made up from hydroxide ions and the ion of the particular metal that it is made up of. Example: When NaOH (sodium hydroxide) is dissolved in water, it forms OH ions and Na ions. Metal hydroxides ionize completely when dissolved, so that is why they are known as strong bases
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