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Question
Write any four uses of bases.
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Solution
- Sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of soap.
- Calcium hydroxide is used in white washing of building.
- Magnesium hydroxide is used as a medicine for stomach disorder.
- Ammonium hydroxide is used to remove grease stains from cloths
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