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An alkali is a base that dissolves in water.

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What are bases known as when they are in solution with water?

ionic bases


When bases are in solution with water?

Bases in solution with water will donate hydroxide ions (OH-) to the solution, raising the pH above 7. This process is known as dissociation or ionization. Common bases include sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.


What type of solution creates OH minus ions?

A base solution, also known as an alkaline solution, typically creates OH- (hydroxide) ions when dissolved in water. This process is known as a base donating hydroxide ions to the solution, increasing the concentration of OH- ions.


Because bases increase the number of hydroxide ions OH- solutions of bases can?

Because bases increase the number of hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution, they can neutralize acids by accepting protons to form water, balancing the pH of the solution. This process is known as neutralization and results in the formation of a salt.


Do bases tend to decrease the pH of a solution?

No, the bases increase the pH of an aqueous solution.


What do bases do in a solution?

Hydroxide Ions


Do acids neutrilize bases?

Acids always tend to neutralize by reacting with bases.


What ions do bases produce in solution?

Bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution. When a base dissolves in water, it donates hydroxide ions, which can then react with acids to neutralize them and form water.


How do acids and basses differ in a water solution?

Acids release H+ ions in water, which can lower the pH of the solution. Bases release OH- ions in water, which can increase the pH of the solution. Acids have a pH below 7, while bases have a pH above 7.


What features is common to both acids and bases?

Both acids and bases are capable of producing ions in solution, known as dissociation. They can also conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Acids and bases can neutralize each other when they react together.


Is salt water a solution or compound?

salt water is a mixture known as a homogeneous mixture or a solution.


A solution that is neither an acid nor a base?

A NEUTRAL solution. NB Bases in solution are known as ALKALIs.