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What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
- Equal to 7.0
- Greater than 7.0 (correct)
- Less than 7.0
- Dependent on the concentration of the base
What is the definition of an alkali?
What is the definition of an alkali?
- A basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal (correct)
- An acidic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal
- A neutral, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal
- A compound that does not dissolve in water
Why is the term 'alkaline' commonly used as a synonym for basic in English?
Why is the term 'alkaline' commonly used as a synonym for basic in English?
- Because alkalis were the first bases known to obey the Arrhenius definition of a base (correct)
- Because alkalis were the first bases known to be insoluble in water
- Because alkalis were the first bases known to be acidic
- Because alkalis were the first bases known to obey the Bronsted-Lowry definition of a base
What is the origin of the word 'alkali'?
What is the origin of the word 'alkali'?
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What is potash composed mostly of?
What is potash composed mostly of?
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What is the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid?
What is the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid?
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What is the color of hydrochloric acid?
What is the color of hydrochloric acid?
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In which systems is hydrochloric acid a component of the digestive process?
In which systems is hydrochloric acid a component of the digestive process?
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What was hydrochloric acid historically called by European alchemists?
What was hydrochloric acid historically called by European alchemists?
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Which term has the same origin as 'muriatic acid'?
Which term has the same origin as 'muriatic acid'?
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