To make you understand how alkali and base are different from each other, here are some of the major differences between alkali and base:
Base
- Bases do not dissolve in water
- All bases are not alkali
- It neutralizes acids
- Example: Zinc hydroxide, copper oxide
Alkali
- Bases that dissolve in water are alkali
- All alkali are bases
- It releases OH- ions, accepts a proton
- Example: potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide
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