What is the correct definition of a base?
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Re: What is the correct definition of a base?
A base and a Lewis base are the same thing. Lewis base just states how Lewis describes bases (donating an electron).
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Re: What is the correct definition of a base?
In chemistry, a base is a chemical species that donates electrons, accepts protons, or releases hydroxide (OH-) ions in aqueous solution. Types of bases include Arrhenius base, Bronsted-Lowry base, and Lewis base.
Re: What is the correct definition of a base?
There are two definitions for both acids and bases. These are Bronsted acid and bases and Lewis acid and bases, both of which define an acid and a base in a different way. A Bronsted acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions to the solution it is found in, whereas a Bronsted base is a substance that donates hydroxide ions to the solution it is found in. A lewis acid, on the other hand, is the lone pair acceptor, whereas a Lewis base is the lone pair donor.
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Re: What is the correct definition of a base?
Specifically, a Lewis base is defined as a an electron donor.
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Re: What is the correct definition of a base?
A base are substances that, in aqueous solution, release hydroxide (OH−) ions.
A Lewis base can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.
A Lewis base can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.
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