What is the difference between alkalis and bases?
Asked by Tanvi | 9th May, 2013, 11:14: AM
Expert Answer:
Bases are substance which accepts H+ ions or electron pair.
Alkalis are type of bases which dissolve in water. Examples are Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide etc.
Example of a base which is not an alkali is Copper hydroxide.
Bases are substance which accepts H+ ions or electron pair.
Alkalis are type of bases which dissolve in water. Examples are Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide etc.
Example of a base which is not an alkali is Copper hydroxide.
Answered by | 9th May, 2013, 11:37: AM
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