Question

what is sodium hydroxide basically called?

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Answer 1

Required Answer:-

• Sodium Hydroxide or NaOH is commonly known as Caustic Soda.

Additional information:-

• Calcium Hydroxide or $\sf Ca(OH)_{2}$ is commonly called as Slaked lime
• Calcium Oxide or Cao is commonly called Lime or quicklime
• Magnesium Hydroxide or $\sf Mg(OH)_{2}$ is called Milk of Magnesia

Answer 2

Answer:

caustic soda

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a corrosive white crystalline solid that readily absorbs moisture until it dissolves. Commonly called caustic soda, or lye, sodium hydroxide is the most widely used industrial alkali. It is highly corrosive to animal and vegetable tissue.