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A base is a

Updated: 8/17/2019
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A base is a compound that produces hydroxide (OH negative) ions in solution. Basic, or alkaline, solutions contain lower of H positive ions that pure water and have pH values above 7. Strong bases, such as the lye (commonly NaOH) used in soapmaking, tend to have pH values ranging from 11 to 14.

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