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Boronsted-Lowry theory
Question

"An acid is a substance that is capable of donating a hydrogen ion H+ and bases are substances capable of accepting a hydrogen ion, H+".

The above statement is justified by

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Solution

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, acid is a substance that is capable of donating a hydrogen ion H+(aq) and bases are substances capable of accepting a hydrogen ion, H+. ln short, acids are proton donors and bases are proton acceptors.

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