Define the term Brønsted-Lowry acid.

A Brønsted-Lowry acid is a proton donor.


For example, HCl acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid according to the equation:

HCl(aq) + H2O(l)H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq).

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Define the term Brønsted-Lowry base.

A Brønsted-Lowry base is a proton acceptor. 


For example, NHacts as a Brønsted-Lowry base according to the equation:

NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)

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