Alkalies -Bases that dissolve in water are called alkalies. -Alkaline solutions has a pH of more than 7 -The stronger the alkali, the higher the pH number. -Alkalies turn red litmus paper blue. -They turn universal indicator dark blue or purple if they are strong, and blue-green if they are weak.
Making Salt Soluble bases Alkalies If the base dissolves in water, you need to add just enough acid to make a neutral solution then evaporate the water. You get larger crystals of salt