base-forming

Thân thiện

A chemist adds a base-forming compound to a beaker of water.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Yielding a base in aqueous solution: Describes a substance that, when dissolved in water, produces a basic (alkaline) solution. This typically means the substance increases the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in the water.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sodium oxide is a base-forming oxide because it reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide.
  • Ammonia is considered a base-forming compound due to its ability to accept protons in solution.

Advanced Usage

• In chemistry, the term is often used to classify oxides or other compounds based on their behavior in aqueous environments. For example, metal oxides are typically base-forming, while nonmetal oxides are typically acid-forming.

Variants and Related Words

• Base (n): A substance that can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons.
• Basic (adj): Having the properties of a base; having a pH greater than 7.
• Alkaline (adj): A synonym for basic, often used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• Alkaline-forming
• Basic-yielding

Antonyms

• Acid-forming: Yielding an acid in aqueous solution.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. yielding a base in aqueous solution