
Hydroxide
Industrial Use
Hydroxide compounds are essential in various industries for making soap, paper, and cleaning agents.
The factory uses sodium hydroxide in the soap-making process.
Safety Concerns
Hydroxide can be corrosive and dangerous, requiring careful handling and appropriate safety gear.
When handling potassium hydroxide, always wear gloves and goggles.
pH Indicator
Hydroxide ions raise the pH and indicate that a solution is basic, as opposed to acidic.
Adding hydroxide to the solution turned the pH indicator blue, showing it's now basic.
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AlkaliBaseCausticHydrateLyeOxideSoda
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