Question 42 of 83 in Acids, Alkalis and Titrations

Other alkaline solutions

1 mark · Easy

Name a substance, other than ammonia, that forms an alkaline solution when dissolved in water.

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Also accept: Potassium hydroxide; NaOH; KOH; calcium hydroxide; Ca(OH)_2

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B1 · 1 mark · Names any suitable alkali except ammonia.

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an alkali that forms an alkaline solution when dissolved in water.

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