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Which of the following is a strong base?
NaOH
CH3COOH
NH4OH
H2CO3
NaOH
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)is a strong base because it completely dissociates into sodium and hydroxide ions in aqueous solution. It releases a high concentration of OHтИТions, making it highly alkaline.
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)is a strong base because it completely dissociates into sodium and hydroxide ions in aqueous solution. It releases a high concentration of OHтИТions, making it highly alkaline.
Think of a strong base like an open gate that lets everything through immediately, whereas a weak base is like a turnstile that lets ions pass only slowly and partially.
Remember strong bases via alkali metals: 'Na, K, Ca - Bases all the Way!'
NaOH\rightarrow Na++OHтИТтАФComplete dissociation equation
pH=14тИТpOHтАФRelation for strong alkaline solutions
When dissolved in water, NaOHundergoes complete ionization as NaOH{(aq)} \rightarrow Na+{(aq)} + OHтИТ_{(aq)}. Because virtually no undissociated molecules remain, it acts as a strong electrolyte and a strong base.
Strong bases dissociate 100% in water.
NaOH is commonly known as caustic soda.
Acetic acid and carbonic acid are weak acids, while ammonium hydroxide is a weak base.
Useful for rapid neutralization and industrial chemical synthesis.
Highly corrosive and hazardous to human skin and tissues.
Soap and detergent manufacturing
Petroleum refining and water treatment
Strong bases have a high pH value close to 14 at standard conditions.
Option B is a weak organic acid, Option C is a weak base, and Option D is a weak inorganic acid.
A is correct тАФ Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)is a strong base that completely ionizes in aqueous solution.
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