basic solution
Opposite of acidic
A basic solution in chemistry is one with a pH above 7, indicating more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions.
Basic solutions taste bitter, feel slippery, and turn red litmus paper blue.
Common examples include baking soda dissolved in water, ammonia, and soap solutions.
The opposite is an acidic solution.
- alkalineHaving high pH
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- pH scaleAcidity measurement range
- litmusAcid-base indicator dye
- litmus testSingle determining factor
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pH level
basic solutionacid solution
Liquid with low pH
acid · acidic · proton donor · Brønsted acid · vinegar
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