basic concepts of acids and bases

Question 1

define an acid according to the bronsted-Lowry theory.

Answer 1

• a bronsted-Lowry acid is a substance that donates a proton (h+) to another substance.

Question 2

define a base according to the bronsted-Lowry theory.

Answer 2

• a bronsted-Lowry base is a substance that accepts a proton (h+) from another substance.

Question 3

what is a conjugate acid-base pair?

Answer 3

a conjugate acid-base pair consists of two species that differ by one proton. The acid donates a proton to become its conjugate base, and the base accepts a proton to become its conjugate acid.