Combined Science GCSE
Competing ions in aqueous solutions
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In an aqueous solution, water molecules break down producing hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions that are discharged, and these ions compete with those from the dissolved compound.
Topics that use Competing ions in aqueous solutions
- Electrolysis of aqueous solutions (AQA GCSE)
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