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Example:
Imagine you have a puzzle that's been mixed with pieces from another set, making it difficult to find the right pieces to complete your picture. Just as this mix-up creates a challenge in assembling the puzzle, a substance that forms hydroxide ions when dissolved in water changes the environment by mixing new components into it. In this analogy, the hydroxide ions are like the misplaced puzzle pieces that alter the original picture, changing the properties of the water significantly, much like how the wrong pieces change the outcome of your puzzle.
Practice Version
Base: Forms hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. Base. A base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions and usually forms hydroxide ions in solution, making the solution less acidic.