hydroxyl ion
Negatively charged species of chemical formula, OH-.
Neutral water (pH 7) contains 10-7 mol L-1 hydroxyl ions. Dissolution of bases in water leads to an increase in the hydroxyl ion concentration, and thus an increase in the pH.
Negatively charged species of chemical formula, OH-.
Neutral water (pH 7) contains 10-7 mol L-1 hydroxyl ions. Dissolution of bases in water leads to an increase in the hydroxyl ion concentration, and thus an increase in the pH.