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is naoh an acid or a base
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NaOH, known as sodium hydroxide, is a base. In the context of the Brønsted-Lowry definition, a base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions (H+). NaOH, when dissolved in water, dissociates into Na+ and OH- ions. The OH- ions make it a strong base because they can readily combine with H+ ions to form water, thereby decreasing the concentration of H+ ions in the solution. This characteristic of accepting H+ ions defines its basicity. Additionally, according to the Arrhenius definition, a base is a substance that increases the number of hydroxide ions in aqueous solution, which NaOH exemplifies perfectly by releasing OH- ions. Its practical applications range from soap making to pH regulation, substantiating its role and the importance of recognizing its basic nature in both chemistry and industry.
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