Question

what is the differences between base and alkali ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A base is a substance that can neutralize the acid by reacting with hydrogen ions whereas an alkali is a base that dissolves in water.

Answer 2

The general difference is all bases are not alkali but all alkali is said to be bases.

Explanation:

• The bases which dissolve in water are said to be alkalis and the bases that don't dissolve in water are called only bases rather than calling it as alkalis.
• For example, copper oxide comes under the base category but not under alkali.
• And the other differences are base neutralizes acids but alkali releases only  OH- ions which in turn accepts a proton.
• Some examples of alkali are sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.
• All alkalis come under bases because they will all involve in neutralizing acids whereas all bases will not dissolve in water only some will dissolve.