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What is the bronsted lowry definition of an acid?​

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Answer:

An acid is the specie which can donate a proton.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bronsted lower acid:

An acid is the specie which can donate a proton.

Bronsted lower base:

A base is the specie that can accept the proton.

For example:

HCl + NH₃ → NH₄⁺ + Cl⁻

Here in this reaction HCl is act an acid because it donate the proton while NH₃ is Bronsted lower base because it accept the proton.

Bronsted lowery acid = proton donor

Bronsted lowery base = proton accepter

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