Nomenclature and Characteristics of Bases (7.4)
Base nomenclature
Organic Base Nomenclature Ammonia NH3
Ammonia
Soap is bitter
Base burn on skin
Acid on Blue Litmus Papers Bases stay blue
Bases on Red Litmus Paper Acids stay red
Neutralization reaction
Can conduct electricity as ions are present in the solution
Strong bases Group 1 and 2 metals
Weak Bases
Amphoteric Compounds Water can act as a base or as an acid
More Oxygen means greater strength
Buffer
Acidosis and Alkalosis
Buffering of Blood