Alkaline metal hydroxides are a group of chemical compounds that consist of an alkaline metal (like sodium, potassium) and the hydroxide ion. They are strong bases that dissociate completely in water to produce hydroxide ions.
A substance that can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons.
The process where compounds split into smaller particles such as atoms, ions, or radicals, usually in a reversible manner.
Hydroxide Ion: An ion consisting of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom, carrying a negative charge.