Reactions of acids
1 mark · EasyIn terms of proton transfer, what does a base do?
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A base accepts protons.
Also accept: accepts protons; is a proton acceptor; accepts H⁺ ions
Common mistakes: donates protons
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A1 · 1 mark · Correctly states that a base accepts protons.
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A base accepts protons (H⁺ ions).