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Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis Acids and Bases

Question 10 • Crowley Original Credit Chemistry B

What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid?

Answer
A
a compound that donates protons
B
a compound that accepts protons
C
a substance that increases hydroxide ion concentration
D
a substance that increases hydronium ion concentration

Explanation

A Brønsted–Lowry acid donates a proton (H⁺) to another substance. A Brønsted–Lowry base accepts a proton, so choice B describes a base rather than an acid.

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