The Brønsted-Lowry Theory (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

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Substance that donates a proton ($H^+$ ion)

Substance that accepts a proton ($H^+$ ion)

Excellent proton donor

Poor proton donor

Excellent proton acceptor

Poor proton acceptor

Can act as either acid or base

Acts as base with HCl, acid with $NH_3$

$H^+$ ion (hydrogen atom without electron)

Formed when water accepts a proton

Proton donor

Proton acceptor