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Why is it called base?
Why is it called base?
Margherita
Sat Nov 30 2024
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I'm curious about the origin of the term 'base'. Why is it specifically referred to as 'base'? I want to understand the reason behind this naming convention.
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ethan_harrison_chef
Mon Dec 02 2024
The term "Base" originated from the field of chemistry.
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ethan_lewis_journalist
Sun Dec 01 2024
Chemists in the early 18th century were the first to use this word.
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charlotte_clark_doctor
Sun Dec 01 2024
They employed it to describe any substance capable of reacting with acid.
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Carlo
Sun Dec 01 2024
When such a substance reacts with acid, the result is the formation of a neutral salt.
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MountFujiMystic
Sun Dec 01 2024
This definition and usage were documented by Jensen in his work in 2001.
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