5 Questions
What did Svante Arrhenius propose as the definition of a base?
A substance that dissociates in aqueous solution to form hydroxide ions
What characteristic properties were described for aqueous hydroxide solutions?
Slippery to the touch, bitter taste, and pH indicator color change
What is the effect of bases on the pH of water?
Increases the pH of water
What type of reaction occurs between bases and acids?
Acid-base reaction to form water
Who originally proposed the concept that bases are substances that react with acids?
G.-F. Rouelle
Test your knowledge of different definitions of bases in chemistry with this quiz. Explore Arrhenius bases, Brønsted bases, and Lewis bases, and understand their reactions with acids.
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