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An acid is a(n) _____.

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a molecule of other entity that can donate a proton or accept an electron pair in reactions.

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many scientists have given may definition of an Acid

Bronsted-Lowry theory stated that an acid are the donor of proton and bases are acceptors of a proton.

According to Lewis Acid theory: An Acid is one which can accept an electron to form a covalent bond.

According to Arrhenius Acid: Acid is one in which H⁺ concentration is more than OH⁻

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