Question

Enter a chemical equation for NaOH(aq) showing how it is an acid or a base according to the Arrhenius definition. Consider that strong acids and bases dissociate completely.

Answer 1

Answer:

NaOH(aq) is a Base.

Explanation:

Those substances which give or release $OH^{-}$ ions in aqueous solution are called as the Arrhenius Bases.

In the aqueous solution, NaOH dissociates as follows -

$NaOH^{}$ ↔ $Na^{+} + OH^{-}$

If it reacts with a strong acid HCl, the chemical equation for this reaction will be as follows -

$HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H_{2} O$