Base

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012915",
  "term": "Base",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical species that can accept a proton (Brønsted-Lowry base) or donate a pair of electrons (Lewis base). In aqueous solutions, a base typically increases the concentration of hydroxide ions. The strength of a base is quantified by its base dissociation constant (Kb) or its pKb value.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Brønsted base",
    "Lewis base",
    "chemical species",
    "covalent bond",
    "hard base",
    "hydron",
    "molecular entity",
    "proton",
    "superacid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2176 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1088 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/base/"
}