Which of the Following Is Correct

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?

• A) According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a proton donor while a base is a proton acceptor.
• B) According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a proton acceptor while a base is a proton donor.
• C) According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a proton donor while a base is a hydroxide ion acceptor.
• D) According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a hydroxide donor while a base is a proton acceptor.
• E) According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a hydroxide donor while a base is a hydroxide acceptor.

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Definitions:

Crepitus

A crackling or popping sound or sensation in the joints, skin, or lungs, often associated with arthritis or pulmonary issues.

Anterior Chest Wall

The front part of the chest that includes skin, muscles, bones, and other tissues protecting the heart and lungs.

Atelectatic Crackles

Fine crackling sounds heard through a stethoscope, often indicating incomplete expansion or collapse of lung tissue (atelectasis).

Fine Crackles

A series of short, discontinuous sounds heard during lung auscultation, often indicative of fluid in the airways.