What does OH mean in science?

Answer 1

There is no such chemical symbol. 'OH' does not exist as a substance.

However, the symbol 'OH^-' does exist, it is the symbol for the hydroxide anion(ion). Further when 'OH^-' is shown in a substance , e.g. NaOH , the 'OH^- ,moiety still exists but is cancelled out by the 'Na^+' Two equal and opposite charges.

Answer 2

OH is the chemical symbol for a hydroxyl group these are found in amny organoc compounds such as alcohols

Answer 3

Chemical name for OH is Hydroxide. Its valency is 1- (one minus) . It is a group formed of oxygen and hydrogen (O-H). It's commonly found in water, alcohols, and carboxylic acids.

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Answer 4

OH is hydroxide which is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen similar to water

Answer 5

OH is not a chemical symbol of an element: it is

the chemical formula of the ion hydroxyl

(anion OH-) or of the radical OH.

Answer 6

OH stands for hydroxyl group however there is no OH on the Periodic Table.

Answer 7

OH is the chemical formula for hydroxide.

Answer 8

OH is the chemical symbol for hydroxide.

Answer 9

This is the ion hydroxyl.