Alkaline

An alkaline is a basic, or ionic, compound that contains one or more hydroxide groups. The term “alkaline” is often used to refer to solutions with a pH greater than 7.0. Alkalines are found in many household products, such as laundry detergent and oven cleaner. Alkalines are important in many industries because they can neutralize… Read More

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pH

The pH of a substance is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. The higher the pH, the more basic (alkaline) the substance is; the lower the pH, the more acidic it is. pH is important in many chemical reactions because it can affect how fast or slow they proceed. For example, enzymes that are… Read More

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