塩基
Meanings
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Chemistry term for a substance that accepts protons or donates electrons; opposite of an acid.
Ammonia is a weak base.
When a base reacts with an acid, a salt is formed.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が塩基として働くfor a substance to act as a base
Ammonia acts as a base in water.
- 酸と塩基が中和するfor an acid and a base to neutralize each other
In this experiment, the acid and base neutralize to form a salt.