Chemistry A-Level
Ionic equation H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O
What Ionic equation H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Ionic equation H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O
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The ionic reaction for a strong acid with a strong base, in which H⁺ from the acid reacts with OH⁻ from the base to form H₂O.
Topics that use Ionic equation H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O
- Acids, bases and buffers (OCR A-Level)
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