Question

Are all basic solutions alkaline or are all alkaline solutions basic in nature??


which is correct???

pls answer!!

Answer 1

The term alkaline is commonly used as a synonym for for soluble bases. Although the terms, alkali and base (basic), are used interchangeably, their meanings are not the same. All alkaline solutions are basic, yet not all bases are alkaline. A common mistake is referring to the alkalinity of a substance, such as soil, when pH (a base) is the property of measurement.