Question

what are alkalies????​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Those bases which can dissolve in water . Like sodium hydroxide etc

                  OR

Alkali means ash... Alkali metals are those which tastes like ash..they are basic in nature.. Eg. Sodium, Potassium, rubadium, etc

                   OR

the metallic oxides which are soluble in water to give hydroxides are called alkalis.

for example : NaOH, KOH.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alkali is a compound with particular chemical properties including turning litmus blue and neutralising , typically, a caustic or corrosive substance of the kind such as lime and soda