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The atomic structure of the matter

The atom The atom is the fundamental building unit of the matter, and it is the smallest individual unit of the matter which can share in the chemical reactions, Boyle, Thomas, Rutherford and Bohr...

Acids and bases 1

The importance and properties of the bases (alkalis)

The bases (alkalis) The bases are the substances that dissociate in the water producing the negative hydroxide ions (OH–), Examples of some bases such as sodium hydroxide (the caustic soda) NaOH, calcium hydroxide (lime...

Acids 0

The types and properties of the acids

Types of the compounds There are a countless number of existing compounds, they can be classified according to their properties only into the acids, the bases (alkalis), the oxides and the salts.