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| − | The term '''alkali''' usually refers to a [[Strong base|strong]], water-soluble, [[Inorganic compound|inorganic]] [[base]] such as [[sodium hydroxide]], although slightly different definitions have also been used.<ref name="OED">{{OED1st | entry = alkali | volume = 1 | pages = 223–24}}.</ref> | + | The term '''alkali''' usually refers to a [[Strong base|strong]], [[Aqueous solution|water-soluble]], [[Inorganic compound|inorganic]] [[base]] such as [[sodium hydroxide]], although slightly different definitions have also been used.<ref name="OED">{{OED1st | entry = alkali | volume = 1 | pages = 223–24}}.</ref> It orginally referred to a product that could be used to [[Saponification|saponify]] animal fat to produce soap.<ref name="OED"/> |
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| + | The adjectival form '''alkaline''' refers to any [[aqueous solution]] which has a [[pH]] greater than 7. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:01, 23 May 2010
The term alkali usually refers to a strong, water-soluble, inorganic base such as sodium hydroxide, although slightly different definitions have also been used.[1] It orginally referred to a product that could be used to saponify animal fat to produce soap.[1]
The adjectival form alkaline refers to any aqueous solution which has a pH greater than 7.
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