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Weak base

Acids and Bases:
Acid-base reaction theories
pH
Self-ionization of water
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Electrochemistry
Strong acids
Weak acids
Weak bases
Strong bases

In chemistry, a weak base is a chemical base that does not ionize fully in an aqueous solution. This results in a relatively low pH level.

Examples

  • Pyridine, C5H5N
  • Magnesium Hydroxide , Mg(OH)2


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