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What is an alkali? short answer (1)

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Answer 1

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1 : a soluble salt obtained from the ashes of plants and consisting largely of potassium or sodium carbonate broadly : a substance (such as a hydroxide or carbonate of an alkali metal) having marked basic properties — compare base sense 6a.

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◼ Alkali

Alkali is a basic hydroxide or ionic salt which is soluble in water. All bases are not alkali. ... Let us study through this article about alkali, its properties, uses and about alkaline solution.