Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Base strength refers to the ability of a base (a substance that accepts hydrogen ions) to accept protons. The stronger the base, the more readily it accepts protons.
Related terms
Bronsted-Lowry Base: A base that can accept a proton or hydrogen ion.
pOH Scale: A measure of how basic or alkaline a substance is, based on its concentration of hydroxide ions.
Hydroxide Ion: The OH- ion which makes solutions alkaline and is accepted by acids.