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What are the terms defined in (i) and (ii) below?
(i) A salt containing a metal ion surrounded by other ions or molecules.
(ii) A base which is soluble in water.

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(i) A salt containing a metal ion surrounded by other ions or molecules is called a complex salt.
(ii) A base which is soluble in water is known as an alkali.

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