Are bases proton donors or acceptors?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the definition of bases in the context of acid-base chemistry, specifically whether they donate or accept protons.
Answer
Proton acceptors
Bases are proton acceptors.
Answer for screen readers
Bases are proton acceptors.
More Information
According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, acids are proton donors and bases are proton acceptors, meaning bases accept protons (H+) during chemical reactions.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the Brønsted-Lowry theory with the Lewis theory, which defines acids and bases differently.
Sources
- CHEM101: Proton Donors and Acceptors | Saylor Academy - learn.saylor.org
- Why are bases called proton acceptors? - Quora - quora.com
- Proton acceptor and proton donor? - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
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