The Emergence Machine

Base

abstract · Chemistry · Level 13 · E3

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Emergence definition

A base emerges from ion, compound, proton, and salt, defined as a chemical substance that accepts one or more protons to form a salt and water, producing hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions, and exhibiting unique properties due to its chemical composition.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
βάσις
Origin language
grc

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL13L12L11L10L7L2L1L0BaseCompoundIonMoleculeProtonAtomNucleusSaltServing… intermediate l…FormLifeMassMovementActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Salt L7 (requires)
    A base is a chemical substance that accepts one or more protons to form a salt and water, producing hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions.
  • Ion L11 (requires)
    Bases produce hydroxide ions
  • Proton L11 (requires)
    A base is a chemical substance that accepts one or more protons to form a salt and water, producing hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions.
  • Compound L12 (requires)
    Bases are compounds that accept protons

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