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Write an equation that represents the action in water of calcium hydroxide as an Arrhenius base

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Step-by-step explanation:

Calcium hydroxide = Ca(OH)₂

Water = H₂O

An Arrhenius base is a substance which interacts with water to yield excess hydroxide ions, OH⁻ in an aqueous solution.

The reaction in water;

Ca(OH)₂ → Ca²⁺ + 2OH⁻

The medium of this reaction is water.

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