When sodium hydroxide,a strong base,is added to water,the pH of the solution _____.
A)goes up
B)remains the same
C)goes down
D)cannot be determined

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When sodium hydroxide is added to water, it dissociates to release hydroxide ions (OH-). This increases the concentration of hydroxide ions in the solution, leading to a decrease in hydrogen ion (H+) concentration and an increase in pH. Therefore, the pH of the solution goes up.

When Sodium Hydroxide,a Strong Base,is Added to Water,the PH of the Solution