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A substance that increases the concentration of OH- ions in solution
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∙ 13y agoA base in chemistry is generally an aqueous substance that can accept hydronium ions. Bases are also the oxides or hydroxides of metals. A soluble base is also often referred to as an alkali if hydroxide ions (OH−) are involved. Such a base in solution has a surplus of OH- ions. This refers to the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases.
In addition to this, bases can commonly be thought of as any chemical compound that, when dissolved in water, gives a solution with a hydrogen ion activity lower than that of pure water, i.e. a pH higher than 7.0 at standard conditions.
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∙ 14y agoA base is a chemical that creates hydroxide (OH-) ions in solution. An example would be NaOH which separates into Na+ and OH- in aqueous solutions.
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∙ 13y agoA base is a chemical that creates hydroxide ions. It also should be above "7" in the pH (Potential Hydrogen) Scale. An Example of a high base is a Detergent.
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Why is acid-base titration a useful technique in chemistry?
because it allows you to determine the pH of an acid or base.
What is neutralization in chemistry?
The neutralization point is at pH=7,00.
Why does carbon have a central role in the chemistry of living things?
Carbon, a base element, can easily bond with all elements in any state so it plays a central role in the chemistry of living things.
What was alcehmy?
A medieval forerunner of chemistry, with particular emphasis of turning base metals into gold or finding a universal elixir
Is BeO an acid or base?
its a base cuz we did it in chemistry 2 weeks ago. now can u help me with my question plz?! :what has number 5 got to do with Chinese music? thanks : )
What is a base made of in chemistry?
A base is made from a metal and the group OH-.
What is the study of carbon-base chemicals?
Organic Chemistry
Which is not part of nuclear chemistry?
acid-base reaction
How is an acid a lender and a base a borrower in chemistry?
During a acid and base reaction, acids gives a base a hydrogen atom.
What is a basis chemistry?
A base is a compound containing the group (OH)-.
What is the color of a base for chemistry?
If you are using red litmus paper, a base will turn the litmus paper blue.
Why is acid-base titration a useful technique in chemistry?
because it allows you to determine the pH of an acid or base.
What is the meaning of acid in chemistry?
because an acid and a base make a neutral.
Most acid base chemistry involves the transfer of?
hydrogen ions
How can you identify base?
The answer depends on the context. The base in an exponential term is quite different to that in a polygon or a polyhedron. A base in chemistry is even more different.
Acid-base chemistry involves the transfer of?
Hydrogen ions a.k.a. protons
Could you live without the base knowledge of chemistry principles?
umm yeah you can
