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A base is a proton acceptor. On the pH scale, bases have a pH greater than 7.

Ammonia (NH3) is a base because it can accept protons from water (H20) forming negatively charged hydroxide ions (OH-).

NH3 + H2O = NH4OH = NH4+ + OH-

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