Difference between revisions of "Base"
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| − | A [[ | + | ==Key Stage 3== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[base]] is a [[metal compound]] with a [[pH]] greater than [[neutral|7]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Bases=== | ||
| + | : A [[base]] can be [[Harmful]], [[Irritant]] or [[corrosive]]. | ||
| + | : [[Base]]s can [[Neutralisation|neutralise]] an [[acid]]. | ||
| + | : A [[base]] can be a: | ||
| + | *[[Metal Oxide]] | ||
| + | *[[Metal Hydroxide]] | ||
| + | *[[Metal Carbonate]] | ||
| + | : Many [[base]]s are [[insoluble]] [[solid]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Metal Hydroxide]]s are [[soluble]] [[base]]s known as '[[Alkali]]s'. | ||