Question

why are all alkalis base,but not base alkalis?

Answer 1

If a base does dissolve in water it call an alkali.eg-copper oxide is a base because it will react with acids and neutralise them,but it us not an alkali because it will not dissolve in water.Sodium hydroxide is a base because it will react with acids and neutralise them............

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Answer 2

All base does not dissolve in water and the base which dissolve in water are called alkali