Match each base with its common use.

1. magnesium hydroxide A. laxative

2. sodium hydroxide B. soap

3. calcium hydroxide C. plaster

4. aluminum hydroxide D. deodorants

5. ammonium hydroxide E. household cleaner

Many hydroxides find applications in everyday household items.

For example, Magnesium hydroxide is used as laxative. It can be consumed for this.

Sodium hydroxide is used as soap. The sodium hydroxide is melted, the essential oils are added and the soap is formed on cooling.

Calcium hydroxide is used as plaster.

Aluminium hydroxide is used as deodorant. It plugs the sweat pores to prevent more sweat.

Ammonium hydroxide is used as household cleaner. Ammonium hydroxide dissolves grease and other dirt.