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An acid is a molecule that releases (donates)

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Answer:

Releases hydrogen ions (H+) when in solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid, it is a substance that has protons it can donate. These protons are in the form of the H+ ion.

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