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The theory
The Bronsted-Lowry Theory of acids and bases
The theory
The Lewis Theory of acids and bases
This theory extends well beyond the things you normally think of as acids and bases.
The theory
Acids are substances which produce hydrogen ions in solution.
Bases are substances which produce hydroxide ions in solution.
An acid is a proton (hydrogen ion) donor.
A base is a proton (hydrogen ion) acceptor.
An acid is an electron pair acceptor.
A base is an electron pair donor.