Question

all alkalis are basesbut all bases are not alkalis.why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

As alkali are those bases which dissolve in water but all bases do not dissolve in water and neutralize themselves that's why if a base dissolve in water we called it as alkali...

Answer 2

Answer:

All alkalis are bases, but all bases are not alkalis due to the following reason :

A base is any substance that neutralizes acid it may or may not be soluble in water. Those bases which are soluble in water are called alkalis. Thus, an alkali is a water soluble base. Therefore, it is said that all alkalis are bases but all bases are not alkalis.