A soluble base dissolves in water to form an alkaline solution. During neutralisation the H + ion from the acid joins with the OH-ion from the alkali. This is why water is formed in these reactions.

Zinc oxide is insoluble in water. State and explain whether zinc oxide is a base, an alkali, or both. Zinc oxide is a base, because it reacts with an acid to form a salt and water. It is not an ...

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