Hydroxide:

When these substances are dissolved in water, they increase the ph of the solution.

See base.

Terms Related to Hydroxide

• Base

  A substance capable of reacting with an acid to form a salt. A typical base is sodium hydroxide (caustic), with the chemical formula moh. For ...

• Salt

  A compound that is formed (along with water) by the reaction of an add with a base. A common salt (table salt) is sodium chloride ...

• Buffer

  Any substance or combination of substances that, when dissolved in water, produces a solution that resists a change in its hydrogen ion concentration on the ...

• Calcium hydroxide

  The active ingredient of slaked (hydrated) lime, and the main constituent in cement (when wet). Referred to as "lime" in field terminology.

• Potassium

  One of the alkali metal elements with a valence of 1 and an atomic weight of about 39. Potassium compounds, most commonly potassium hydroxide (koh), ...

• Hard water

  Water that contains dissolved compounds of calcium, magnesium, or both. Compare soft water.

• Indicator

  1.a dial gauge used on the rig to measure the hookload. 2. Substances in acid-base that, in solution, change color or become colorless as the ...