The sodium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and potassium oxide are examples of bases. A base is a substance that reacts with hydrogen ions and can neutralize the acid. Most bases are minerals which form water and salts by reacting with acids. Bases include the metal oxides, hydroxides, and carbonates. More @Wikipedia
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