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Water (H2O) is a molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Hydroxide (OH-) is a polyatomic ion composed of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, carrying a negative charge. In water, hydroxide ions can exist as a result of the dissociation of water molecules.
Water is produced in the neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Ammonia solution and ammonium hydroxide are often used interchangeably to refer to a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water. However, strictly speaking, ammonia solution is a solution of ammonia gas (NH3) in water, while ammonium hydroxide refers to a solution of ammonium ions (NH4+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. In practice, both terms are commonly used to describe the same solution.
Soda lime is a mixture of calcium hydroxide with sodium or potassium hydroxide used as a desiccant in laboratories, while lime water is a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide in water used to test for carbon dioxide gas by forming a white precipitate of calcium carbonate. The main difference is in their composition and intended uses.
Potassium + Water → Potassium hydroxide + Hydrogen gas
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) are both strong alkalis, but they differ in their chemical properties. Potassium hydroxide is typically more soluble in water compared to sodium hydroxide. Additionally, potassium hydroxide is more reactive and has a higher melting point than sodium hydroxide.