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What is a major difference.between base and alkali
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A major difference between a base and an alkali is their definition and usage.
- A base is a chemical compound that can donate hydroxide ions (OH-) in a chemical reaction. Bases can be either soluble or insoluble in water. They are commonly used in various industrial processes, such as in the production of soaps and detergents, as well as in neutralizing acids.
- An alkali, on the other hand, specifically refers to soluble bases that produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. Alkalis are typically used to neutralize acids and are commonly found in household cleaning products and in agriculture as fertilizers.
In summary, all alkalis are bases, but not all bases are alkalis. Alkalis specifically refer to soluble bases that produce hydroxide ions in water, while bases have a broader definition and can be both soluble and insoluble in water.
- A base is a chemical compound that can donate hydroxide ions (OH-) in a chemical reaction. Bases can be either soluble or insoluble in water. They are commonly used in various industrial processes, such as in the production of soaps and detergents, as well as in neutralizing acids.
- An alkali, on the other hand, specifically refers to soluble bases that produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. Alkalis are typically used to neutralize acids and are commonly found in household cleaning products and in agriculture as fertilizers.
In summary, all alkalis are bases, but not all bases are alkalis. Alkalis specifically refer to soluble bases that produce hydroxide ions in water, while bases have a broader definition and can be both soluble and insoluble in water.
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