alkalis

Meanings

• Noun

  A basic substance or salt containing hydroxide ions, often alkaline in taste.

  - "The pH level of the lake is alkaline due to the high concentration of alkalis."
  - "Baking soda is a common household alkali used in cooking and cleaning."

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Antonyms

acid

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Synonyms

base

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word 'al-qili', meaning 'ashes' or 'ashes of burnt plants', due to the historical production of alkalis from plant ashes.

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Trivia

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1. Alkalis were once used as a leavening agent in bread making before the discovery of baking powder.

2. The first known use of alkalis for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Egypt, where they were used to treat wounds and skin conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. pH: A measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, with alkalis having a pH greater than 7.

2. Base: A substance that can accept hydrogen ions and neutralize acids, with alkalis being a type of base.

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Culture

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Alkalis have been used throughout history for various purposes, including as food additives, in the production of glass and soap, and in the treatment of certain medical conditions.

How to Memorize "alkalis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a beaker of water with a pH indicator turning blue when a drop of an alkali is added.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alkali' with 'basic' or 'hydroxide' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'All Kittens Love Ice Cream' to help remember that alkalis are basic (K) and contain hydroxide (OH) ions.

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