Base Concentration

Definition

Base concentration refers to the amount of base present in a solution, typically measured as molarity.

Analogy

Consider base concentration like sugar in your coffee. The more sugar (base) you add, the sweeter (more concentrated) your coffee becomes.

Related terms

Alkalinity: It's the capacity for water to neutralize acids. This is also known as its buffering capacity – its ability to maintain pH levels and resist changes upon addition of an acid or base.

pOH Scale: A measure that quantifies the basicity or alkalinity; it’s analogous but opposite to pH because it measures OH- ion concentrations instead.

Hydroxide Ion Concentration: The number hydroxide ions (OH-) per unit volume; this is directly related with pOH and base strength.