No, NaOH(aq) does not form an ion pair. In an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), the compound dissociates completely into ions. The sodium hydroxide compound dissociates into sodium ions (Na+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). These ions are free to move independently in the solution, and they are not paired or bonded together.
The dissociation of NaOH in water can be represented by the following equation:
NaOH(aq) -> Na+(aq) + OH-(aq)
The sodium ions and hydroxide ions exist separately in the solution, surrounded by water molecules, and they are not chemically bonded or paired with each other.