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There are three definitions.
A substance that produces hydroxide (OH-) ions in water.
A substance that accepts a proton (H+ ion).
An electron pair donor.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe most basic element of the Periodic Table could be said to be hydrogen. It only usually consists of one proton and has no neutrons.
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In science terms what does slightly basic mean?
"Slightly basic" refers to the pH of the substance being described. A neutral substance has an equal number of H+ and OH- ions, whereas acids have most H+ and bases have more OH-. A slightly basic substance probably has a pH between 8 and 9, since neutral is 7. The lower the pH (1-6) indicates the substance is acidic. A pH of 8 through 14 indicates basic substance.
The most basic unit of a substance?
Atom
What is a substance that has a pH of more than 7.0.?
an example is baking soda, milk of magnesia, blood.
Why is a substance at either end of the pH scale coonsidered dangerous?
It is either too acidic or too basic
A substance that has a pH of more than 7.0?
A Substance that has a Ph of more than 7.0 is anything basic or with a OH- Concentration exceed the H+ concentration by the Brønsted-Lowry base definition. A few examples of basic substances are soap, bleach, and most cleaning solutions, and milk also
What is an example of and neutral substance and a basic substance?
neutral substances are natural in nature whereas basic substances are basic .
If the ph of a substance is 11 then that substance is?
If a substance has a PH of 11 then the substance is basic.
What has a pH of 8-14?
Basic substances
What is the basic unit of substance?
Atom
An unknown substance is added to a solution and the pH increases The substance is best described as what?
The unknown substance would have to be a basic solution. At least more basic than the initial solution. The pH scale ranges from 0,Most acidic, to 14, Most Basic. If the pH of your solution increases when the unknown substance is added, then it would lead you to believe that the added substance is of a basic nature.
Is ammonia NH pure substance or mixture?
It is a pure substance. It is a basic gas
Is soap a basic substance?
Yes, soap is considered a basic substance. When it is in solid form, it becomes slippery due to hydroxide ions when it is wet.
Would sodium sulfate be acidic or basic?
Sodium Sulfate is a basic substance.
What is a strongly irritating basic substance?
caustic
What tells how acidic or basic a substance is?
The Ph
Is baking soda a basic substance?
No, it is a compound.
What property of a substance does the pH meter measure?
It measures whether a substance is acidic or basic.
