Base Examples: Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate

• Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are found in most chemistry laboratories.
• They are used in processing petroleum and cotton, and in soap and plastic manufacturing.
• Sodium hydroxide is the active ingredient in products such as Drano that work to unclog drains.
• Sodium bicarbonate can be found in most homes as baking soda and is an active ingredient in many antacids.
• When taken as an antacid, sodium bicarbonate neutralizes stomach acid, relieving heartburn and sour stomach.