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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, NH3 acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base according to the equation:
NH3(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)
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