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Which statement best describes a weak base?(1 point)
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It accepts protons and only partially dissociates in water.
It accepts protons and only partially dissociates in water.

It donates protons and only partially dissociates in water.
It donates protons and only partially dissociates in water.

It accepts protons and completely dissociates in water.
It accepts protons and completely dissociates in water.

It donates protons and completely dissociates in water.
It donates protons and completely dissociates in water.
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The statement that best describes a weak base is:

It accepts protons and only partially dissociates in water.

Weak bases do not fully ionize in solution and are characterized by their ability to accept protons (H⁺ ions).