10 Questions
What is the definition of a base according to Svante Arrhenius?
A substance that dissociates in aqueous solution to form hydroxide ions
What characteristic properties are associated with aqueous hydroxide solutions?
Slippery to the touch, bitter taste, and change the color of pH indicators
What is the pH of a solution yielded by a base at standard conditions?
Higher than 7.0
What is a soluble base called if it contains and releases OH− ions quantitatively?
An alkali
Why are bases and acids seen as chemical opposites?
Acids increase the hydronium concentration, while bases reduce it
What is the formula to find the n-th term of an arithmetic progression?
$a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d$
What is a finite portion of an arithmetic progression called?
Finite arithmetic progression
What is the sum of a finite arithmetic progression called?
Arithmetic series
Who is often credited with reinventing the method to compute the sum of integers from 1 through 100 using arithmetic progression?
Carl Friedrich Gauss
What is the common difference in the arithmetic progression: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, ...?
4
Test your knowledge of different definitions of bases in chemistry with this quiz. Explore Arrhenius, Brønsted, and Lewis bases and their reactions with acids. Learn about the characteristics of bases and their behavior in aqueous solutions.
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