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Which characteristic best identifies an Arrhenius base?
It must donate electrons to form a covalent bond.
It must accept protons from an acid.
It must generate hydroxide ions in water.
It must form a conjugate acid after reacting.

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It must generate hydroxide ions in water.

Explanation: The Arrhenius definition of a base is a substance that increases [OH–] in aqueous solution. (Donating an electron pair is Lewis; accepting a proton and forming a conjugate acid are Brønsted–Lowry.)