The compound potassium hydroxide is a strong electrolyte. Write the transformation that occurs when solid potassium hydroxide dissolves in water: Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s).

Question

The compound potassium hydroxide is a strong electrolyte. Write the transformation that occurs when solid potassium hydroxide dissolves in water:

Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s).

Answer 1

Potassium hydroxide = KOH

When in water...

KOH(s) ==> K⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) ... this is the dissociation reaction