Question

What is the difference between a base and an alkali
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Answer 1

Bases do not dissolve in water where as Bases that dissolve in water are alkali

All bases are not alkali where as All alkali are bases

It neutralizes acids It releases OH- ions where as accepts a proton

Answer 2

Answer:

Alkali is a base. It is a base that dissolves in water. Not all bases are alkali but all alkali is base.

Explanation:

Base                                                                       Alkali

Bases do not dissolve in water        Bases that dissolve in water are alkali

All bases are not alkali                                  All alkali are bases

It neutralizes acids                                 It releases OH- ions, accepts a proton

Example: Zinc hydroxide, copper   Example: potassium hydroxide, sodium oxide hydroxide