emäksiseen
Emäksinen is a Finnish word that translates to "alkaline" in English. It describes a substance that has a pH greater than 7, indicating it is less acidic than pure water. In chemistry, alkaline substances are characterized by their ability to neutralize acids. This neutralization occurs because alkaline solutions contain a surplus of hydroxide ions (OH-). When an alkaline substance reacts with an acid, the hydroxide ions combine with hydrogen ions (H+) from the acid to form water (H2O), thus reducing the acidity.
The concept of alkalinity is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications. For example, in environmental
Common examples of alkaline substances include baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), ammonia, and lye (sodium hydroxide). These