alkalies

Meanings

• Noun

  A group of compounds or elements that have a pH greater than 7 and contain hydroxide ions.

  - "Alkalies are often found in natural sources such as baking soda and limewater."
  - "The pH level of water in a swimming pool must be maintained within a certain range of alkalies to ensure the health and comfort of swimmers."

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Variants

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alkali , alkalies , alkalis

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'alkali', meaning 'ashes' or 'salts'. Alkalies were originally obtained from the ashes of burnt plant material.

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Trivia

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1. Alkalies were once used as a treatment for heartburn and indigestion.

2. The most common alkali in the human body is sodium bicarbonate, which helps regulate the pH balance in the blood.

3. Alkalies are used in the production of glass, soap, and paper.

4. The highest natural pH level ever recorded was in a lake in Nigeria, with a pH of 10.5.

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Related Concepts

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1. Base: Alkalies are a type of base, which are substances that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) in a chemical reaction.

2. pH: The pH scale is used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, with alkalies having a pH greater than 7.

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Culture

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Alkalies have played an important role in various aspects of human civilization, including agriculture, food production, and industry.

How to Memorize "alkalies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beaker of water with a pH indicator that turns blue when the water is basic (an alkali).

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alkalies' with the image of a baking soda box, as baking soda is a common household alkali.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'A' in alkalies stands for 'Alkaline' and 'K' stands for 'Kills' (as many bacteria thrive in acidic environments, alkalies can be used to kill them).

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