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What is the difference between a strong alkali and a weak alkali?

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Strong Alkali - Is an alkali which dissociates
almost completely in aqueous solution thereby
producing a - high concentration of hydroxyl
OH-]ions.
Weak alkali - Is an alkali which dissociates
only partially in aqueous solution thereby
producing a - low concentration of hydroxyl
OH- ions.
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Strong Alkali – Is an alkali which dissociates – almost completely in aqueous solution thereby producing a – high concentration of hydroxyl [OH– ] ions.

Weak alkali – Is an alkali which dissociates – only partially in aqueous solution thereby producing a – low concentration of hydroxyl [OH–] ions.

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