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Which ion makes the waste alkaline?

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Answer: When sodium hydroxide enters the water it will separate into sodium and hydroxide ions (NaOH à Na+ + OH-). When an acid substance ends up in water, it will give up a hydrogen ion to the water. The water will then become acid.

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