Calculator
What are the differences between Alkali and base?
Posted January 4, 2024
Answer
|
Basis of differentiation |
Alkali |
Base |
|
Definition |
Alkalis are any of the soluble hydroxides of the alkali metals (e.g. sodium, lithium); all alkalis are bases |
A base is a compound which has hydroxide ions or lone electron pairs that can be donated; bases are not all alkalis |
|
Chemical category |
Are the group 1 metals in the periodic table or their ionic compounds |
Can be any compound, ionic or covalent |
|
Process |
Bases neutralize acids |
Release OH- protons when dissolved in water |
|
Compound formation |
Forms ionic compounds through cations |
Can form either covalent or ionic compounds |
Additional resources