BRAINCAKEBases and Alkalis
Metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates are classified as bases.
Ammonia is also a base.
A base is a proton acceptor
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Key terms in this lesson
- Ion
- A positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms, formed by the loss or gain of electrons.
- Acid
- A proton donor; a substance that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.
- Salt
- A compound formed when the hydrogen ions in an acid are replaced by metal ions or ammonium ions.
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