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what are alkalies???​

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Alkalis can be defined as Bases that are soluble in water are called Alkalis. example : Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide,etc .

Alkali, any of the soluble hydroxides of the alkali metals—i.e., lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium. Alkalies are strong bases that turn litmus paper from red to blue; they react with acids to yield neutral salts; and they are caustic and in concentrated form are corrosive to organic tissues.

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Answer 2

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a compound with a particular chemical properties including : turning litmus blue and neutralizing, a caustic or corrosive substance of this kind such as lime or soda.

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