answersLogoWhite

0

If a substance produces OH- ions in a solution, then it is called a 'base' or 'alkali' or basic salt.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the general name for a solution that produces positive ions and has pH of 0 to 7?

general name is acidic solution


What name is given to substance the decrease the concentartion of hydrogen ions in solution?

A substance that decreases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is called a base or alkaline substance. It helps increase the pH of the solution, making it less acidic.


An acid is a substance that produces what in a solution?

Salts are made when an acid reacts with a base, carbonate or metal. The name of the salt formed depends on the metal in the base and the acid used. For example, salts made using hydrochloric acid are called chlorides


What is the name of a solution that contains as much H plus ions as OH negative ions?

A Neutral solution


What is the name for a chemical that releases hydroxyl ions in a solution?

A Base


What is the name of the substance that the oyster produces to create a pearl?

Nacre


Is Solvent is just another name for a solution?

No, solvent and solution are different. A solvent is the substance that dissolves another substance, while a solution is the mixture of a solvent with solute particles dissolved in it.


What is the name of HClO3 (when this substance is in a water solution)?

Chloric acid


When is a molecular compound named as an acid?

A molecular compound is named as an acid when it can release hydrogen ions (H+) in solution. This typically occurs with compounds that have hydrogen in combination with a nonmetal such as halogens or oxygen. The compound will be named with the prefix "hydro-" followed by the nonmetal stem name and end in "ic acid".


What is difference between a solution and a substance?

A substance is matter that is uniform in composition. A substance can be an element or compound. A solution is another name for a homogeneous mixture. It is also uniform in composition, but a solution is made by physically combining two or more substances.


What is the name of the substance that is being dissolved in a solution?

Actually, the solute is the substance that getsdissolved in the solvent A substance that won't dissolve in called insoluble


Why is a base the name of the substance that forms hydrogen ions in water?

A base is a substance that contains hydroxide ions (OH-) which can accept protons from water, resulting in the formation of hydroxide ions and free hydrogen ions (H+). This is why a base is known to form hydrogen ions in water.