What is the difference between sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide?

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SODIUM HYDROXIDE: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
1. Sodium hydroxide is also called caustic soda and is formulated by $NaOH$ . 1. Potassium hydroxide is also called caustic potash and is formulated by $KOH$ .
2. Molecular mass is $39.9971 {gmol}^{- 1}$ . 2. Molecular mass is $56.11 {gmol}^{- 1} .$
3. Its crystal structure is orthorhombic type. 3. Its crystal structure is rhombohedral.
4. It is involved in the process of saponification because of its slippery nature, it helps in the formation of soap bars. 4. It helps in the saponification and helps in the formation of liquid soap.
5. Stronger base than $KOH .$ 5. Less stronger base as compared to $NaOH .$

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SODIUM HYDROXIDE:	POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
1. Sodium hydroxide is also called caustic soda and is formulated by $NaOH$ .	1. Potassium hydroxide is also called caustic potash and is formulated by $KOH$ .
2. Molecular mass is $39.9971 {gmol}^{- 1}$ .	2. Molecular mass is $56.11 {gmol}^{- 1} .$
3. Its crystal structure is orthorhombic type.	3. Its crystal structure is rhombohedral.
4. It is involved in the process of saponification because of its slippery nature, it helps in the formation of soap bars.	4. It helps in the saponification and helps in the formation of liquid soap.
5. Stronger base than $KOH .$	5. Less stronger base as compared to $NaOH .$