alkali metal + oxygen --> metal oxide
metal oxide + water--> metal hydroxide
metal hydroxides are strong alkalis, corrosive pH=14
its not D. none of the above
Alkali metals are highly reactive and tend to form ionic compounds by easily losing their outermost electron. They are soft, shiny, and have low melting points. In reactions, alkali metals typically produce hydrogen gas and form basic solutions.
Litmus is not an alkali; it is a pH indicator derived from lichens. It is used to determine whether a solution is acidic or basic (alkaline) by changing color: red in acidic solutions and blue in alkaline solutions. The term "alkali" refers specifically to a subset of bases that dissolve in water and have a pH greater than 7.
Unfortunately, we must also address the matter of ambiguous terminology. Alkali may mean the alkali metals, lithium, sodium, potassium, etc. It may also mean the high pH (alkaline) compounds such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide (lye), etc, characteristic of compounds of alkali metals.
Group 1A elements are active metals. They are so active that they are never found free in nature. They are usually stored in oil. They form compounds with oxygen that dissolve in water to give solutions that are alkaline or caustic. They are called alkali metals, or simply the alkalis.
its not D. none of the above
No, carbon is not an alkali. It is a non-metal element that is commonly found in organic compounds and all living organisms. Alkalis are a subset of bases that dissolve in water to produce hydroxide ions.
Alkalis (bases) typically dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions. This process involves the alkali ions dissociating in water to produce hydroxide ions, which increase the pH of the solution. Examples of alkalis that dissolve in water include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
you can find out if a substance is an acid or alkali by adding universal indicator
The solubility of alkali metals in water is high. Alkali metals such as lithium, sodium, and potassium readily dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions.
Alkali substances are bases that dissolve in water, while alkaline substances are compounds that have a pH greater than 7.
Alkali metals are highly reactive and tend to form ionic compounds by easily losing their outermost electron. They are soft, shiny, and have low melting points. In reactions, alkali metals typically produce hydrogen gas and form basic solutions.
Alkali. IF something contains hydroxide ions it is an alkali.
Unfortunately, we must also address the matter of ambiguous terminology. Alkali may mean the alkali metals, lithium, sodium, potassium, etc. It may also mean the high pH (alkaline) compounds such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide (lye), etc, characteristic of compounds of alkali metals.
Substances that form ions when dissolved in water are electrolytes.
Kitchen cleaner is commonly a weak alkaline solution, as it often contains ingredients like ammonia or sodium hydroxide to help break down grease and grime. Alkaline solutions can help to dissolve fats and oils more effectively than acidic solutions.
Alkali does not Stand for anything its a name given to those bases that dissolve in water. For example NaOH is a BASE that can dissolve in water so its an alkali another important thing is that all Alkali's are bases but all bases are NOT alkali's.