What is the difference between base and alkali

1.	What is the difference between base and alkali
Answer» \tBaseAlkaliBases do not dissolve in waterBases that dissolve in water are alkaliAll bases are not alkaliAll alkali are basesIt neutralises acidsIt releases OH- ions, accepts protonExample: Zinc hydroxide , copper oxideExample: potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide\t In addition to the answer ... Alkali are those Bases which disolve in water All alkali are bases but al bases are not alkalis

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