Pure HNO<SUB>3 </SUB>and solid NaOH.
There is no attraction between them, and their respective bonds are just too strong.
In aqueous solution, the covalent bonds in HNO<SUB>3 </SUB>and destroyed.
HNO3 -> H++ + NO3
and electrostatic attraction of NaOH is also overcome.
NaOH -> Na+ + OH-
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