Question

What is the difference between: ​
An alkali and a base​

Answer 1

The difference between an alkali and a base can be given as.​

Alkali	Base
1. An alkali is soluble in water.	1. A base may or may not be soluble in water.
2. All alkalis are bases.	2. All bases are not alkalis.
3. It neutralizes acid to form salt and water	3. It releases OH- ions and accepts proton.
4. Examples: $NaOH$, $KOH$, $Ca(OH{)}_2$, etc.	4.Examples: $NaOH$, $KOH$, $Al(OH{)}_3$, etc.