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What is a base?

A. a substance that is alkaline
B. a substance that can donate an h+ ion
C. a substance that can accept an OH- ion
D. a substance that has a low pH value

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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

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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.

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