Question

List the ions responsible to make water alkaline. How to find answer

Answer 1

It is the hydroxide ion (OH) because when a base is mixed in water it is called alkaline and the base contains hydroxide ions.

Answer 2

Answer:

The alkalinity of water can be defined as the capacity of the water to neutralize the acids. The ions such as bicarbonates, hydroxides and carbonates can make water alkaline. Other ions of the weak base can also make the water alkaline these includes silicates, phosphates and borates.