What is the base in the following chemical reaction? MgH₂(s) + 2H₂O(l) → Mg(OH)₂(s) + 2H₂(g)

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What is the base in the following chemical reaction? MgH₂(s) + 2H₂O(l) → Mg(OH)₂(s) + 2H₂(g) 

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                                                    MgH₂(s) + 2H₂O(l) → Mg(OH)₂(s) + 2H₂(g) 

Acid base theory Acid Base
Arrhenius theory Any substance that releases proton [H+] ions in the water solution Any substance that releases hydroxide ion [OH-] in the water solution
Bronsted Lowry theory Any substance that donates the proton Any substance that accepts the proton
Lewis theory Substance that can accept an electron pair Substance that can donate an electron pair
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