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Correct. Lye applies not completely to sodium hydroxide, but also to other strong alkali, like potassium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide just happens to be the most common form of it.
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What acid will you expect to find as constituent of lye?
Soda lye, known as sodium hydroxide Potash lye, a less common name for potassium hydroxide Chamber lye, urine
What is the common name of the compound NaoH?
Sodium Hydroxide, otherwise known as "lye".
Is lye molecular or ionic?
Lye is sodium hydroxide and is ionic.
What is NaOH otherwise known as?
NaOH is the chemical formula for Sodium hydroxide Caustic Soda Lye (soap making) .
What is the Name for NaOH?
The chemical name is Sodium Hydroxide. It is made of Na+ ions and OH- ions.
Strong base commonly known as lye?
Lye is sodium hydroxide.
When was sodium hydroxide discovered?
Sodium hydroxide or lye was discovered in 1807 by Humphrey Day. It is not known how or why it was discovered.
What is the symbol for sodium hydroxide?
The scientific symbol for sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda is: NaOH.
What acid will you expect to find as constituent of lye?
Soda lye, known as sodium hydroxide Potash lye, a less common name for potassium hydroxide Chamber lye, urine
What substances dissolve in water to create lye?
Lye is a solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water. Also known as salts.
What is the common name of the compound NaoH?
Sodium Hydroxide, otherwise known as "lye".
Is lye molecular or ionic?
Lye is sodium hydroxide and is ionic.
What is NaOH otherwise known as?
NaOH is the chemical formula for Sodium hydroxide Caustic Soda Lye (soap making) .
What is the Name for NaOH?
The chemical name is Sodium Hydroxide. It is made of Na+ ions and OH- ions.
What is the difference between caustic soda and lye?
Lye is a common name for sodium hydroxide. Caustic soda is another name for sodium hydroxide.
Is lye ionic or covalent?
Lye is sodium hydroxide and is and ionic compound.
Is there acid in lye?
No, it is basic, but is just as dangerous as a strong acid.
