NaOH stands for Sodium Hydroxide. It is an inorganic compound consisting of sodium cations (Na+) and hydroxide anions (OH-). Sodium hydroxide is highly soluble in water and commonly used as a strong base.
Related terms
Base: A substance that can accept or donate pairs of electrons; it increases the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) in aqueous solutions.
Strong Base: A base that completely dissociates into its constituent ions when dissolved in water.
Concentration: The amount or proportion of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution.