Chemistry GCSE
Alkali
What Alkali means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Alkali
A soluble base that produces hydroxide ions ($OH^-$) when dissolved in aqueous solution.
Topics that use Alkali
- Chemical changes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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