Question 1
A Brønsted-Lowry
acid is defined as a substance which:
◦ acts as a proton acceptor in any system
◦ acts as a proton donor in any system
◦ decreases [H
+] when placed in water
◦ increases [H
+] when placed in water
Question 2
A Brønsted-Lowry base is defined as a substance which:
◦ acts as proton acceptor in any system
◦ acts as proton donor in any system
◦ increases [H
+] when placed in water
◦ decreases [H
+] when placed in water