Question

What's the main difference between an alkali and and a base

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation.

All alkalis are bases but all bases are not alkalis

Answer 2

Explanation:

Bases are the substances which produce Hydroxide (OH-) ions in their solution..

While, Alkalis are bases which are soluble in water and produce hydroxide ions in the solution..

Therefore, all alkali are bases but all bases are not alkali...

Eg:- Copper Oxide is a base but not an alkali..

While, NaOH and KOH are alkalis..

I hope u understood the concept...