What is a base? Write two uses of the following.
1. Slaked lime 2. Milk of Magnesia
Answers
In chemistry, a base is a chemical species that donates electrons, accepts protons, or releases hydroxide (OH-) ions in aqueous solution. ... Types of bases include Arrhenius base, Bronsted-Lowry base, and Lewis base. Examples of bases include alkali metal hydroxides, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, and soap.
Milk of Magnesia also reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation. Milk of Magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity) and as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
The resulting slaked lime is used for mortar, plaster, and cement in buildings and other structures. Calcium oxide (and calcium hydroxide) is also an important chemical for raising the pH of potable water and wastewater during its treatment.
Answer:
base is a substance with sour in taste and having slippery surface.
milk of magnesia use as an antacid.
slaked lime used in manufacturing of cement.
Explanation:
milk of magnesia is used as a antacid because base neutralise the acid.