When butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) reacts with the strong base potassium hydroxide (KOH), potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK), a salt of the weak acid is formed. Write a balanced chemical equation with physical states to show the dissociation of the potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK).

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When butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) reacts with the strong base potassium hydroxide (KOH), potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK), a salt of the weak acid is formed.

Write a balanced chemical equation with physical states to show the dissociation of the potassium butanoate (C3H7COOK).

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