This is the equilibrium constant for the reaction in which a weak base breaks apart in water to form its conjugate acid and hydroxide (-OH) ion. Also called the base ionization constant.


From the BioTech Dictionary at http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/. For further information see the BioTech homenode.

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