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Question
Define acids and bases according to Bronsted-Lowry theory.
Solution
Acid (according to Bransted-Lowry theory): A substance that donates a proton \[\ce{(H+)}\] to another substance is known as an acid.
Base (according to Bronsted-Lowry theory): A substance that accepts a proton \[\ce{(H+)}\] from · another substace is known as a base.
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