Question

Which of the following most closely states the Brønsted-Lowry definition of a base?

a substance that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
a substance that gives off or shares a lone-pair of electrons during a reaction
any substance that accepts, or receives, a hydrogen ion during a reaction
a substance that has a pH greater than 7 and less than 14

Answer 1

@Abmon98

Answer 2

A base is a proton (hydrogen ion) acceptor.

Answer 3

oh so are you thinking any substance that accepts, or receives, a hydrogen ion during a reaction

Answer 4

yes :)

Answer 5

thank yah!

Answer 6

your welcome :D