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What kind of elements do you usually find in strong bases? |
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Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. |
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sodium hydroxide (strong) |
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potassium hydroxide (strong) |
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lithium hydroxide (strong) |
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copper (II) hydroxide (weak) |
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lead (II) hydroxide (weak) |
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What makes a base strong? |
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The base completely iodizes (dissociates) in water, meaning all oxygen and hydrogen atoms become hydroxide (OH-). |
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The base only partially iodizes (dissociates) in water, meaning not all oxygen and hydrogen atoms become hydroxide (OH-). |
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