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Study Of Acids, Bases and Salts — Chemistry STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ChemistryStudy Of Acids, Bases and Salts2 Marks
Question
Define a base.
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Answer

A base is defined as a chemical compound which when reacts with hydronium ion or $H^+$ ions furnished by an acid to form salt and water only.
For example : $CuO, Mg(OH)_2$​​​​​​​

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