Bases Flashcards

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What is a base?

Any substance that reacts with an acid to form a salt and water only.

What is an alkali?

A soluble base (it dissolves in water to give OH⁻ ions).

True or false? All bases are alkalis.

False. Only bases that are soluble in water are alkalis, e.g. copper oxide is a base but not an alkali.