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An '''alkali''' is a [[chemical]] that undergoes a [[chemical reation]] in [[water]], and forms OH<sup><small>-</small></sup> [[ion]]s and a salt. They have a [[pH]] above 7.
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An '''alkali''' is a [[chemical]] that [[solubility|dissolves]] in [[water]], and forms OH<sup>-</sup> [[ion]]s. They have a [[pH]] above 7. Alkalis react with [[acid]]s to form a neutral solution.
  
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==See also==
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*[[Alkali-base reactions]]
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Latest revision as of 12:32, April 9, 2017

An alkali is a chemical that dissolves in water, and forms OH- ions. They have a pH above 7. Alkalis react with acids to form a neutral solution.

See also