Deutsch: Basis / Español: Base / Português: Base / Français: Base / Italiano: Base /
A Base is a solution that has a pH value greater than 7.
Description
Base in the Environment context refers to a substance with a pH greater than 7, which can neutralize acids. Bases can be natural, such as limestone and seawater, or synthetic, such as sodium hydroxide and ammonia. They play a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance of ecosystems, influencing soil fertility, and regulating water quality. Bases can also react with acids to form salts and water through a process called neutralization. In addition to their chemical properties, bases can have significant impacts on the environment, both positive and negative.
Application Areas
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Agricultural soil management
- Ocean acidification mitigation
- Industrial pollution control
Treatment and Risks
- Exposure to strong bases can cause burns and tissue damage
- Acid-base balance disruption in aquatic ecosystems can harm aquatic life
- Proper handling and disposal of bases are crucial to prevent environmental contamination
Examples
- Lime (calcium hydroxide) used in soil stabilization
- Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) used in water treatment
Similar Concepts and Synonyms
- Alkaline
- Basic
- Neutralizer
Articles with 'Base' in the title
- Base cations: Base cations are positively charged ions such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium that increase pH of water (make it less acidic) when released to solution through mineral weathering and exchange reactions
Weblinks
- finanzen-lexikon.de: 'Basis' in the finanzen-lexikon.de (German)
- architektur-lexikon.de: 'Basis' in the architektur-lexikon.de (German)
- top500.de: 'Base' in the glossary of the top500.de
Summary
Base plays a vital role in the environment by regulating pH levels, neutralizing acids, and influencing various ecological processes. However, improper handling of bases can lead to negative environmental impacts, such as contamination and harm to living organisms. Understanding the properties and applications of bases is essential for sustainable environmental management.
--
Related Articles to the term 'Base' | |
| 'Acid' at psychology-lexicon.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
| Acids are compounds capable of giving up hydrogen ions into solution. In general, acids are chemical . . . Read More | |
| 'Stabilization' | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
| Stabilization in the environmental context refers to the processes and methods used to prevent or reduce . . . Read More | |
| 'Balance' at psychology-lexicon.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
| Balance refers to a biological system that enables us to know where our bodies are in the environment . . . Read More | |
| 'Drainage' at psychology-lexicon.com | ■■■■■■■■■ |
| Drainage in the psychology context does not refer to the physical process of removing excess water, but . . . Read More | |
| 'Compatibility' at psychology-lexicon.com | ■■■■■■■■ |
| In the psychology context, compatibility refers to the degree to which two individuals are able to coexist . . . Read More | |
| 'Sodium hydroxide' at top500.de | ■■■■■■■ |
| Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as caustic soda or lye, is a highly caustic metallic base and alkali . . . Read More | |
| 'Absorption' | ■■■■■■■ |
| An Absorption is the uptake of water, other fluids, or dissolved chemicals by a cell or an Organism (as . . . Read More | |
| 'Treatment' at glorious-food-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■ |
| Treatment in the context of food refers to any process or method applied to food items to alter, preserve, . . . Read More | |
| 'Bioremediation' at top500.de | ■■■■■■■ |
| Bioremediation: In the industrial and industry context, bioremediation refers to the process of using . . . Read More | |
| 'Salt' | ■■■■■■■ |
| In the environmental context, salt refers to the chemical compound sodium chloride (NaCl), which plays . . . Read More | |