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Define a base. Write the name and formula of one base.

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A base is a substance that gives a hydroxide ion $({OH}^{-})$ when dissolved in water. The base can be of different types. There are strong and weak bases depending upon their strength to produce hydroxyl ions.
An example of a base is Sodium hydroxide with the chemical formula NaOH.

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