Can someone tell me a simple way to define bases and acids.

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Chemistry

Darius Schmitt

29 March, 05:29

Can someone tell me a simple way to define bases and acids.

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Jay Peck · Answer 1

There are three different acid and base definitions.

Arrhenius Acid: H + in H20

Arrhenius Base: OH - in H20

Bronsted - Lowery Acid: H + donor

Bronsted - Lowery Base: Accepts H+

Lewis Acid: Accepts electron pairs

Lewis Base: Electron pair donor

The Lewis definition is the most common because it encompasses all acids and bases.

Tatiana Mccullough · Answer 2

acid gain electron and base loses electrons.