Question

Name a water-soluble base.

Answer 1

• Bases are substances which are bitter in taste and has pH greater than 7.
• It can release ${\mathrm{OH}}^{-}$ ions when dissolved in water.
• Bases that can dissolve in water are called alkalies.
• All bases are not alkalies but all alkalies are bases.
• Sodium Hydroxide $\left(\mathrm{NaOH}\right)$, Potassium hydroxide $\left(\mathrm{KOH}\right)$ are example for alkalies.