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Why are cations tested with bases anions tested with Acids?
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Cations are tested with bases because they react with hydroxide ions (OH-) to form insoluble hydroxides. This reaction is used to separate cations from anions in a solution. Anions are tested with acids because they react with hydrogen ions (H+) to form conjugate acids. This reaction is used to separate anions from cations in a solution.
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