Question

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bases or alkaline are known to ______ protons.

a. accept

b. donate

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Explanation:

According to the Bronsted - Lowry theory of acids and bases, a base (or alkaline substance) is defined as a proton ($H^+$) acceptor, while an acid is a proton donor. So bases are known to accept protons.

Answer:

a. accept