Chapter 9, Problem 9.9PP

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

A base is a substance which produces hydroxyl ions $\left({\text{OH}}^{-}\right)$ or accepts protons when it is dissolved in water. Bases are of two types, weak and strong base. Strong base completely dissociates in water, whereas weak base partially dissociate in water. The relative strength of bases depends upon how fast ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions are produced.