What are the differences between base and alkali ?
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Explanation:
1 All bases are not alkali but all alkali are bases
Answer:
BASE:
1) A base is a compound that consists of hydroxide ions or lone electron pairs. The electron pairs can be transferred to another chemical species.
2) Bases can either form covalent or ionic compounds.
3) The strength of the base depends on the concentration of hydroxide ions.
4) Their chemical category is any compound either ionic or covalent.
ALKALI:
1) Alkalis are chemical compounds. They contain one electron in their outermost layer of electrons. To get rid of the outermost electron from an alkali metal require less energy. Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from the outer shell of alkali.
2) Alkali forms ionic compounds through forming cations from alkali metals.
3) The strength of alkali can be strong or weak depending on the nature and concentration of the ionic salt composing it.
4) Belongs to group 1 metals or their ionic compounds.