emäksisille
Emäksisille is a Finnish term that translates to "alkaline" or "basic" in English, referring to substances that have a pH greater than 7. In chemistry, alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of a solution to neutralize acids. This capacity is often associated with the presence of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in the solution, which can react with hydrogen ions (H⁺) from acids to form water. Common alkaline substances include bases like sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH), as well as weaker bases like ammonia (NH₃).
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Substances with a pH below
Alkaline substances have various applications in everyday life and industry. They are used in cleaning products,