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Question
What are the ions obtained when a basic metallic hydroxide is dissolved in water?
Short Answer
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Solution
When a basic metallic hydroxide is dissolved in water, it dissociates to produce metal cations and hydroxide ions (OH−).
Example:
\[\ce{NaOH -> Na^+ + OH^-}\]
Thus, the ions obtained are metal cations and hydroxide ions.
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