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nenivikky

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What is the characteristic of an acid?
 
  a. Absorbs H+ ions.
  b. Accepts a proton.
  c. Is a proton donor.
  d. Produces OH ions.

Question 2

Identify the definition for a base substance.
 
  a. Compound that will donate a H+ ion
  b. Any compound that will accept a proton
  c. Only substances that contain a hydroxyl group
  d. Substances that contain Na+ ions


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Another definition of an acid is that of Brnsted-Lowry, in which an acid is any compound that is a proton (H+) donor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Brnsted-Lowry definition of a base is any compound that accepts a proton.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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