A Bronsted-Lowry base must have a(n) ____.
A) atom that does not obey the octet rule
B) atom with an unshared pair of electrons
C) nitrogen atom
D) amphiprotic atom
E) oxygen atom

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A Bronsted-Lowry base is a molecule or ion that is capable of accepting a hydrogen ion (proton). For this to happen, the base must have a pair of electrons to form a bond with the proton. The only choice that describes a molecule with an unshared pair of electrons is B, so it is the best choice. None of the other choices are necessary for a molecule to be a Bronsted-Lowry base.

A Bronsted-Lowry Base Must Have A(n) ____