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Chemistry: Common Weak and Strong Bases
Common bases that you need to know for CHEM 110, their name, and whether they are weak or strong.
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
12/11/2024

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What kind of elements do you usually find in strong bases?
Definition
Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
Term
NaOH
Definition
sodium hydroxide (strong)
Term
KOH
Definition
potassium hydroxide (strong)
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LiOH
Definition
lithium hydroxide (strong)
Term
NH3
Definition
Ammonia (weak)
Term
Cu(OH)2
Definition
copper (II) hydroxide (weak)
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Pb(OH)2
Definition
lead (II) hydroxide (weak)
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What makes a base strong?
Definition
The base completely iodizes (dissociates) in water, meaning all oxygen and hydrogen atoms become hydroxide (OH-).
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What makes a base weak?
Definition
The base only partially iodizes (dissociates) in water, meaning not all oxygen and hydrogen atoms become hydroxide (OH-).
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