Question

Which of the following accurately describes a Brønsted-Lowry acid?

A)

A Brønsted-Lowry acid receives a protein and has a matching conjugate acid.

B)

A Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton and has a matching conjugate base.

C)

A Brønsted-Lowry acid receives a proton and has a matching conjugate base.

D)

A Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a protein and has a matching conjugate acid.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A Brønsted-Lowry acid donates a proton and has a matching conjugate base.

Explanation:

Here's HA is bronsted acid and its conjugate base pair is A-.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The actual answer is B. The equation has an acid on one side and a base on the other. The acid donates a proton. Donates means gives up the equivalent of a proton.