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Bases

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions (H+) from solutions. They have a pH greater than 7 and can react with acids to form salts and water.