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What is an alkali in chemistry?
What is an alkali in chemistry?
- An acidic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal
- A neutral, covalent compound of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal
- A basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal (correct)
- A compound that does not dissolve in water
What defines an alkali?
What defines an alkali?
- A salt that does not dissolve in water
- A base that dissolves in water (correct)
- A compound that does not dissolve in water
- An acid that dissolves in water
What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
- Less than 7.0
- Greater than 7.0 (correct)
- Equal to 7.0
- Depends on the specific base
What is the origin of the word 'alkali'?
What is the origin of the word 'alkali'?
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Why is the term 'alkaline' commonly used as a synonym for basic in English?
Why is the term 'alkaline' commonly used as a synonym for basic in English?
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