What is common in all the water soluble bases (or alkalis)?

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An alkali is a unique base that is soluble in water and forms hydroxide ions (OH^-) when dissolved in water.

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What is common in all the water soluble bases (or alkalis)?

An alkali is a unique base that is soluble in water and forms hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

An alkali is a unique base that is soluble in water and forms hydroxide ions (OH^-) when dissolved in water.