weak base
Incomplete proton grabber
A weak base is a chemical compound that only partially accepts protons or donates electrons when dissolved in water, reaching an equilibrium rather than reacting completely.
Ammonia is the classic example.
Weak bases produce fewer hydroxide ions than strong bases like sodium hydroxide, making them less corrosive: Baking soda is a weak base used in cooking and cleaning.
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- alkalineHaving high pH
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- pH scaleAcidity measurement range
- bufferProtective intermediate space
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weak basestrong acid
Completely dissociating proton source
acid · proton donor · acetic acid · hydrofluoric acid · hydrochloric acid
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