Naming Bases

Which of these sodium compounds is a base?

• Sodium Chloride

• Sodium Hydroxide

• Sodium Bromide

• Sodium Iodide

To reduce the acidity of the soil, lime is used. Lime is a

• base

• acid

• fossil fuel

• fruit

Many kitchen cleaners contain sodium hydroxide or ammonia as they are good at attacking grease or fats. These cleaners are

• Acidic

• Basic

• Neutral

• all of the above

An alkali is

• Acidic

• Sour

• A soluble base

• An insoluble base

What is the name of the compound Mg(OH)₂ ?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the name of the compound KOH ?

Which of these compounds is a base?

• Calcium Carbonate

• Calcium Hydroxide

• Calcium Sulfate

• Calcium Chloride

• Sodium Chloride

• Sodium Bicarbonate

• Sodium Hydroxide

• Sodium Sulfate

Which of the following is a characteristic of bases?

• Sour taste

• Turns red litmus blue

• Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas

• Turns blue litmus red

• Ammonium Chloride

• Ammonium Hydroxide

• Ammonium Nitrate

• Ammonium Sulfate

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1