Question
What is the difference between : An alkali and a base?
| An alkali | Base |
| An alkali is a basic hydroxide which when dissolved in water produces hydroxyl ($OH^-$) ions as the only negatively charged ions. | A base is defined as a chemical compound which when reacts with hydronium ion or$ H^+$ ions furnished by an acid form salt and water only. |
| All alkalis are water soluble. | Bases may or may not be water soluble. |
| Examples are $NaOH, KOH, Ca(OH)_{2.}$ | Examples are $CuO, Mg(OH)_{2.}$ |
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