Chemistry A-Level
anion in alkali
What anion in alkali means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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In excess alkali the OH⁻ removes a proton from NH₃⁺, leaving NH₂ and COO⁻.
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- Amino acids (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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