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Define Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases.
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Acids and bases (A-level only)
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Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases (A-level only)
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Define Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases
- This point belongs to Acids and bases (A-level only), especially Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases (A-level only).
- You need to be able to define Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases.
- The key ideas to know are bases, nsted-lowry, and acids.
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Quick student answer
Which of the following statements correctly defines a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
Direct answer
A substance that donates protons (H+)
Key terms
- Brønsted-Lowry acid: A substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.
- Brønsted-Lowry base: A substance that accepts protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.
Common trap
Confusing acids and bases: Remember that acids donate protons while bases accept protons.
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