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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-07-02

Which statement describes one acid-base theory?

1. An acid is an H\(^+\) acceptor, and a base is an H\(^+\) donor.

2. An acid is an H\(^+\) donor, and a base is an H\(^+\) acceptor.

3. An acid is an H\(^-\) acceptor, and a base is an H\(^-\) donor.

4. An acid is an H\(^-\) donor, and a base is an H\(^-\) acceptor.

Asked by LydaSummar813

Answer (2)

The answer is an acid is an H+ donor and a base is a H+ acceptor . This is in accordance to the Lewis definition of acids, which states that an acid is any substance that is able to release H+ ions in a solution or one that is able to accept a pair of nonbonding electrons. Another example of an acid-base theory is the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases.

Answered by Kalahira | 2024-06-11

The correct answer is option 2: An acid is an H+ donor, and a base is an H+ acceptor, according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory. This theory emphasizes proton transfer, which broadens the understanding of acid-base interactions. It was proposed by Brønsted and Lowry in 1923.
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Answered by Kalahira | 2024-12-24