What is an alkali?

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A base that is soluble in water is known as an alkali. Alkalies dissolve in water to given hydroxyl ions(OH^- ) as the only negatively charged ions.
All alkalies are bases but all bases are not alkalies.
Example: NaOH(Sodium hydroxide)
KOH(Potassium hydroxide)

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