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What are base(S)?

  • Aug 10, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 12, 2023

A base is a "metal oxide" which do not always dissolve in water.

Examples:

Copper Oxide

Sodium Oxide


Alkalis

.When these metal oxides dissolve in water, they form alkalis.

Examples:

Sodium oxide + water → Sodium hydroxide

*All alkalis are bases but not all bases are alkali.

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