Brønsted–Lowry Acid & Bases

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Define a Brønsted–Lowry Acid.

  • A proton (H+) donor.

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Define a Brønsted–Lowry Base.

  • A proton (H+) acceptor.

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In the reaction NH3 + H2O → NH₄⁺ + OH⁻ , which species is acting as the base and why?

Ammonia (NH3) is the base because it accepts a proton from the water to become NH4. (Water is acting as the acid).

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What is a conjugate acid-base pair?

  • Two species that differ by exactly one proton (H⁻). (e.g., HCl and Cl- are a conjugate pair).