Question

Distinguish between nitrogenous base and a base found in inorganic chemistry.

Answer 1

Nitrogenous Base: 

1. Nitrogenous bases are organic molecules containing the element nitrogen & acts as a base in chemical reaction. 

2. e.g. Adenine, Thymine

Base: 

1. Bases are the substance that release hydroxide (OH^- ) ions in aqueous solution. 

2. e.g. NaOH and Ca(OH)₂