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What ions are present in solutions of sodium hydroxide?

Answer 1

Sodium Hydroxide NaOH, is comprised of a positive sodium cation #Na^+# and a polyatomic hydroxide anion #OH^-#.

In solution hydroxide #OH^-# is is typically insoluble but with a group IA alkali metal like sodium #Na^+# the ions will dissociate in solution.

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Answer 2

Caleb Adams

In solutions of sodium hydroxide, the ions present are sodium ions (Na⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻).

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