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Delvig [45]
3 years ago
9

What is a base?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Ipatiy [6.2K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:   A. a substance that is alkaline

Explanation: Base is defined as the substance which is alkaline in nature.

It is the species which can accept a proton because of the lone pair of electrons or vacant orbitals present on them.

It is that species which donates its OH- ions to the solution (Arrhenius Base)

It is a substance which has a high pH value as low pH values belongs the the acidic species.

A species which can donate its H+ ion is known as Acidic species.

aliya0001 [1]3 years ago
5 0
The correct answer is A
its not D because a low pH is a acid
its not C because a base releases OH- ions
its not B because it donates and releases OH- ions

hope this helps
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