Alkali Metal Hydroxides

Definition

Alkali metal hydroxides are strong bases formed from alkali metals acting with water. They include lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide etc.

Related terms

Acid: A molecule or ion capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion H+), or, alternatively, capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair.

Neutralization Reaction: A type of chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

pOH Scale: A measure used to specify the basicity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution.