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Also known as alkaline substance, alkali, basic substance, basic compound, chemical base, basic chemical
chemical substance that can react with an acid, accepting hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donating a pair of valence electrons
A base is a chemical substance that reacts with acids by accepting hydrogen ions or sharing electrons, forming new compounds in the process. Bases matter because they're fundamental to chemistry and everyday life—they're found in everything from cleaning products to biological systems, and understanding how they interact with acids is essential for predicting and controlling chemical reactions.
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