Which sentence is true of all Brønsted-Lowry bases?

A. They can donate a hydrogen ion.

B. They can accept a hydrogen ion.

C. They can produce hydronium.

D. They are positively charged.

E. They are negatively charged.

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Nikhil Harding

19 March, 10:49

Which sentence is true of all Brønsted-Lowry bases?

A. They can donate a hydrogen ion.

B. They can accept a hydrogen ion.

C. They can produce hydronium.

D. They are positively charged.

E. They are negatively charged.

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Kelsie Shields · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. "They can accept a hydrogen ion". A Bronsted lowry base is any species with a lone pair of electrons which allows it to attract a hydrogen ion. Clearly, it does not have to be charged or neutral to be considered a Bronsted Lowry base. Henceforth, D and E are incorrect because they assume that the species has to have a certain charge. On the other hand, a Bronsted Lowry acid is any species that can donate a hydrogen ion. A relates to a Bronsted Lowry acid.

Which sentence is true of all Brønsted-Lowry bases?A. They can donate a hydrogen ion.B. They can accept a hydrogen ion.C. They can produce hydronium.D. They are positively charged.E. They are negatively charged.

Which sentence is true of all Brønsted-Lowry bases?

A. They can donate a hydrogen ion.

B. They can accept a hydrogen ion.

C. They can produce hydronium.

D. They are positively charged.

E. They are negatively charged.