When sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to water, it ionizes, releasing OH- and Na+ ions. The resulting solution is Naim 00:06 Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life When sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to water, it ionizes, releasing OH- and Na+ ions. The resulting solution is a. acidic. b. basic. c. neutral. d. molar. e. a buffer. Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+