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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which is defined as a species that accepts a proton?
Options
A Lewis acid
B Lewis base
C Bronsted-Lowry acid
D Bronsted-Lowry base
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A Bronsted-Lowry base is defined as a species that accepts a proton (H+). A Bronsted-Lowry acid is a proton donor.

Hint

What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of a base?

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