what are the processes of dissociation of a range ionic substances and acids and bases.

Question

What are the processes of dissociation of range of ionic substances and acids and basses? I don't know what they are or what examples that relate to this?

Answer 1

Dissociation of ionic substances refers to the separation of the ions that make up the substance. Thus, the dissociation of NaCl would be into Na⁺ ions and Cl^- ions. Depending on the nature of the acid or the base, it may not ionize, but it would dissociate. NaOH (a base), will dissociate to Na⁺ and OH^-, but acetic acid (CH₃COOH) will ionize to CH3COO^- and H⁺.