Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1285199049

ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - General Questions - Page 652e: 92e

Answer

$Ba(OH)_2$ is a strong base.

Work Step by Step

Hydroxides with metals from group I and II are considered strong bases, because, when they are dissolved in water, they are $100\%$ ionizated, increasing the $OH^-$ concentration of the solution.

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