Question

Solid sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example of a/anQuestion 8 options:A) common over-the-counter antacid.B) proton donator.C) anhydrous acid.D) anhydrous base.

Answer 1

D) anhydrous base.

Step-by-step explanation

Solid sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example of an anhydrous base.

A base is a chemical species that donates electrons, accepts protons, or releases hydroxide (OH⁻) ions in an aqueous solution.

A substance is anhydrous if it contains no water.