Which of the following statements about bases is FALSE? A) A base decreases the concentration of hydronium in solution. B) An example of a base is Ca(OH)₂. C) A base increases the concentration of hydroxide in solution. D) A base is a proton acceptor. E) A base is always negatively charged.

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Bases are not always negatively charged; they can be neutral or even positively charged in some cases. The definition of a base does not depend on its charge but on its ability to accept protons or increase the concentration of hydroxide ions in solution.

Which of the Following Statements About Bases Is FALSE