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4.1.4 Bases, alkalis and the reactions of acids
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What is a base?

What is a base?

Reaction map showing how acids react with metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides and metal carbonates

A base is a substance that neutralises an acid. Metal oxides, metal hydroxides and metal carbonates are common examples of bases.

4.1.4 Bases, alkalis and the reactions of acids Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /4.1.4 Bases, alkalis and the reactions of acids

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 4.1.4 Bases, alkalis and the reactions of acids. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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