Is base and alkaline the same
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No, "base" and "alkaline" are related but not exactly the same.
- A base is a chemical substance that can accept protons or donate a pair of electrons. Bases can be soluble or insoluble in water.
- An alkaline solution is a specific type of basic solution. It refers to a base that is soluble in water and produces hydroxide ions (), resulting in a pH greater than 7.
Therefore, all alkaline solutions are bases, but not all bases are alkaline (because some bases are insoluble in water).
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