Question

what is the difference between ionization and hydrolysis and can you give me some examples with equations and explaining what is happening?

Answer 1

Ans- HYDROLYSIS-

Hydrolysis is a reaction involving the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water. The reaction mainly occurs between an ion and water molecules and often changes the pH of a solution. In chemistry, there are three main types of hydrolysis: salt hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis, and base hydrolysis.

example- NaCl(s) Na⁺(aq) + Cl^-(aq)

water is polar, causing O to be slightly negative and H to be slightly positive. The positively charged sodium ion is attracted to the O in water and the negatively charged chlorine ion is attracted to the H in water.

IONIZATION-

Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes. So there is no need of water solvent.

example- NaCl Na⁺ + Cl^-