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How does the pH value of 0.25M KOH_(aq) compare with that of 0.25M ammonia solution?

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-KOH has higher pH value than ammonia

- KOH is a stronger base; dissociates fully

- Ammonia solution is a weak base; dissociates partially

maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 25, 2019 at 08:27

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