What kind of ions are produced when an acid is dissolved in water and when a base is dissolved in water?
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(i) When an acid is dissolved in water, it ionizes to produce hydrogen ions (H+ ions).
(ii) When a base is dissolved in water, it ionizes to produce hydroxide ions (OH− ions).
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