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Interpretation:
The strontium hydroxide is considered as strong base irrespective of the fact that its solubility is low. Explain.
Concept introduction:
A base is strong if it is completely ionized in aqueous solution.
Answer to Problem 99A
Because strontium hydroxide is completely ionized in water as:
Explanation of Solution
The solubility of strontium hydroxide is low but it is completely dissociated into water. Therefore, it is a strong base.
Strontium hydroxide is completely ionized in water as:
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