Which Is an Alkali

alkali, any of the soluble hydroxides of the alkali metals—i.e., lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium. … The term alkali is also applied to the soluble hydroxides of such alkaline-earth metals as calcium, strontium, and barium and also to ammonium hydroxide.

What is an alkali answer?

(a) The bases which are soluble in water are called alkali. Sodium hydroxide is a base that is soluble in water and hence it is an alkali. (b) A compound is said to be acidic in character if it is able to generate H+ ions in aqueous solutions.

What are alkalis write three examples?

Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide,etc .