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A '''base''' is a [[molecule]] which produces [[hydroxide]] ions when added to water (according to the Arrhenius definition), which accepts H<sup><small>+</small></sup> [[ion]]s in a [[chemical reaction]] (according to the Bronsted-Lowry definition), or which donates an [[electron]] pair in a reaction (according to the Lewis definition).  Bases have a bitter taste and turn red [[litmus paper]] blue.  Bases feel slippery when dissolved in water.  Most strong bases contain a [[hydroxide]] ion.
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A '''base''' is a [[molecule]] which produces [[hydroxide]] ions when added to water (according to the Arrhenius definition), which accepts H<sup><small>+</small></sup> [[ion]]s in a [[chemical reaction]] (according to the [[Bronsted-Lowry theory|Bronsted-Lowry]] definition), or which donates an [[electron]] pair in a reaction (according to the Lewis definition).  Bases have a bitter taste and turn red [[litmus paper]] blue.  Bases feel slippery when dissolved in water.  Most strong bases contain a [[hydroxide]] ion.
    
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