Chemistry GCSE
Alkalis
What Alkalis means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Alkalis
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In aqueous solution, these produce hydroxide ions, OH⁻.
Topics that use Alkalis
- The pH scale and neutralisation (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acidic solution
- Alkaline properties and pH
- Alkaline solution
- Ionic equations and state symbols
- Ions in aqueous solution
- Neutralisation
- Neutralisation and ionic equations
- pH scale
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