Answer:
Hydroxyl OH⁻ ions
Step-by-step explanation:
Base -
- It is a solution , which can turn red litmus paper blue .
- base is also called as an alkaline .
- the reaction of a base with an acid gives salt and water .
- in an aqueous solution , the base dissociates to release Hydroxyl OH⁻ ions .
- OH⁻ ions are electron rich species .
- The example of some common bases are , Sodium hydroxide , Potassium hydroxide , Calcium hydroxide etc.