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What is the etymological origin of the word 'alkali'?
Derived from Arabic al qalīy, meaning calcined ashes
What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
Greater than 7.0
What is the composition of potash, an alkaline substance mentioned in the text?
Mostly potassium carbonate
What was produced by heating potash with calcium hydroxide?
Caustic potash (potassium hydroxide)
Why is the term 'alkaline' commonly used as a synonym for basic in English?
'Alkalis' were the first bases known to obey the Arrhenius definition of a base
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