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list of 5 common bases with their name, type, chemical formula and uses

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Answered by ilovestudies
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1) Sodium hydroxide or caustic soda 
Strong alkali
NaOH
Used in soaps along with glycerol

2) Potassium hydroxide or caustic potash
Strong alkali
KOH
Used in certain medicines

3) Calcium hydroxide or quick lime
Weak alkali
Ca(OH)2
Used to make mortar, whitewash and bleaching powder and to neutralize soil

4) Magnesium hydroxide or milk of magnesia
Weak  alkali
Mg(OH)2
Use to curb acidity in humans
5) Ammonium hydroxide or ammonia solution
Weak base
NH4OH
Used as a cleaning agent and to manufacture ammonia
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