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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