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A base is a chemical that dissociated, releasing free _________ ions.

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Answer:

Hydroxyl OH⁻ ions

Step-by-step explanation:

Base -

  • It is a solution , which can turn red litmus paper blue .
  • base is also called as an alkaline .
  • the reaction of a base with an acid gives salt and water .
  • in an aqueous solution , the base dissociates to release Hydroxyl OH⁻ ions .
  • OH⁻ ions are electron rich species .
  • The example of some common bases are , Sodium hydroxide , Potassium hydroxide , Calcium hydroxide etc.
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