What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of a base?

In the Brønsted-Lowry definition, a base accepts a proton (H⁺), while an acid donates one. Therefore, the correct choice is “a compound that accepts protons.” Increasing hydroxide ion concentration describes the Arrhenius definition of a base, not the Brønsted-Lowry definition.

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