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A substance that produces hydroxide ions when placed in water is a(n) _____.

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A substance that produces hydroxide ions when placed in water is a(n) _____.

Base.
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A substance that produces hydroxide ions when placed in water is a base.When a base is dissolved in water,the molecule will form into ions and bases produce OH-ions. meanwhile acids produce H+ in water.
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