alkali

Meanings

• Noun

  A substance or solution that has a pH greater than 7 and contains hydroxide ions.

  - "The ashes of burnt wood are an alkali."
  - "Sodium hydroxide is a common laboratory alkali."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

acid

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Synonyms

base

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alkali
calci , valley

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Variants

List of all variants of alkali that leads to same result
alkali , alkalies , alkalis , alkali metal , alkali metals

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word al-qali, meaning 'ashes' or 'the alkaline'.

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Trivia

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1. Alkali was used in ancient Egypt to mummify bodies.

2. The first industrial production of alkali began in the early 19th century.

3. Alkali metal hydroxides are highly reactive and can cause severe burns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Base: Alkali is a type of base, which is a substance that reacts with an acid to form a salt and water.

2. pH: Alkali has a pH greater than 7, making it basic.

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Culture

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Alkali has been used historically in various industries such as leather tanning, paper production, and soap making. It is also used in the production of glass and in the treatment of water to make it potable.

How to Memorize "alkali"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container filled with a clear, basic solution. This is an alkali.

2. associate
   

   - Associate alkali with the idea of something basic or fundamental.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Always Loves Kangaroos In Pockets' to help remember that alkali is a base (Alkaline) and has a pH greater than 7.

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