World of Chemistry
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
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Chapter 16, Problem 3A
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Interpretation: Characteristics of acid in Bronsted-Lowry model is to be studied.

Concept introduction: According to Bronsted-Lowry,

Acid is a substance which donate hydrogen ion and Base is a substance which accept hydrogen ion.

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Answer to Problem 3A

A Bronsted-Lowry acid is defined as a acid which is hydrogen ion donor, Whereas Bronsted-Lowry base is hydrogen ion acceptor.

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The Bronsted-Lowry definition refers to the loss or gain of hydrogen ion. The acid donates proton and the base accept proton. The hydrogen ion donated by Bronsted-Lowry acid is accepted by the Bronsted-Lowry base.

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Bronsted-Lowry definition is a transfer of proton or ion from one molecule to other.

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