Which of the following compounds is an example of a base? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds is an example of a base? (2019)
  1. HCl
  2. NaOH
  3. H2SO4
  4. NH4Cl

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is an example of a base? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand what a base is. A base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions (H+) or donate electron pairs.
  • Step 2: Look at the options given in the question. Identify the compounds listed.
  • Step 3: Check if any of the compounds can accept H+ ions or have hydroxide ions (OH-).
  • Step 4: Recognize that sodium hydroxide (NaOH) contains hydroxide ions (OH-), which makes it a base.
  • Step 5: Conclude that sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example of a strong base.
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