Acids and Bases follow 3 theories
1. The Arrhenius Theory
2. The Bronsted-Lowry Theory
3. The Lewis Theory
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The picture above explains the Arrhenius Theory!
The picture above explains the Bronsted-Lowry Theory!
The picture above explains the Lewis Theory!
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What compounds make a base?
- Metal-Oxides make a base
- This is why the general equation for a base is metal-oxide + water = base
What is an alkali?
- An alkali is the name for a base that is dissolved in water
What is the difference between an alkali and a base?
- Bases do not dissolve in water but alkalis do
- All alkalis are bases but not all bases are alkalis