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==Key Stage 3==
 
==Key Stage 3==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
A [[base]] is a [[metal compound]] with a [[pH]] greater than [[neutral|7]].
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A [[base]] is a [[metal compound]] with a [[pH]] greater than [[Neutral (Chemistry)|7]].
  
 
===About Bases===
 
===About Bases===

Revision as of 16:35, 28 September 2018

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A base is a metal compound with a pH greater than 7.

About Bases

A base can be Harmful, Irritant or corrosive.
Bases can neutralise an acid.
Many bases are insoluble solids.
A base can be a:
Metal Hydroxides are soluble bases known as 'Alkalis'.