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
In chemistry, there isn't really something called "Significant Base". However, we do have "Strong Base" which refers to bases that completely dissociate into their ions in water.
Related terms
Base Dissociation Constant (Kb): This measures how much a base will break apart into its ions when it's put into water.
Arrhenius Base: A substance that increases the concentration of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.
Bronsted-Lowry Base: A substance that can accept protons or hydrogen ions from other substances.