Potassium hydroxide in soap is an example of what?
- Correct Answer: acid
- enzyme
- catalyst
- base
Explanation: Bases are used for a variety of purposes. For example, soaps contain bases such as potassium hydroxide (KOH). Other uses of bases can be seen in the Figure below .
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