hydroxide ion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hydroxide ion
First recorded in 1950–55
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Since it lacks a hydroxide ion, fluorapatite is more resistant to attacks by acids in our mouths and is thus less soluble, protecting our teeth.
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The process is endothermic, and so the extent of ionization and the resulting concentrations of hydronium ion and hydroxide ion increase with temperature.
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The solution pH is then calculated using the concentration of hydroxide ion:
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In solutions of the same concentration, stronger bases ionize to a greater extent, and so yield higher hydroxide ion concentrations than do weaker bases.
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Using this information, calculate the standard free energy change for the aqueous reaction of hydrogen ion with hydroxide ion to produce water.
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