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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.
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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.