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basicity
Basicity (noun) means (chemistry) The state of being a base, as opposed to an acid.
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(chemistry) The state of being a base, as opposed to an acid.
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(chemistry) How strongly basic a substance is, as shown by its pH.
3
In chemistry, this is how many hydrogen atoms in an acid's molecule can be swapped for another atom or group.
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What is the meaning of basicity?
"basicity" (noun) means (chemistry) The state of being a base, as opposed to an acid.
What is another word for basicity?
Other words for "basicity" include alkalinity.
What is the opposite of basicity?
The opposite of "basicity" is acidity.
What are the different meanings of basicity?
"basicity" has 3 main meanings: 1. (chemistry) The state of being a base, as opposed to an acid; 2. (chemistry) How strongly basic a substance is, as shown by its pH; 3. In chemistry, this is how many hydrogen atoms in an acid's molecule can be swapped for another atom or group.
