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  • Bronsted-Lowry Acid
    A substance that donates a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction.
  • Bronsted-Lowry Base
    A substance that accepts a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction.
  • Proton Donor
    A molecule or ion that releases a hydrogen ion (H+) in a reaction.
  • Proton Acceptor
    A molecule or ion that receives a hydrogen ion (H+) in a reaction.
  • Arrhenius Acid
    A compound that increases the concentration of H+ ions in aqueous solution.
  • Arrhenius Base
    A compound that increases the concentration of OH- ions in aqueous solution.
  • Conjugate Acid-Base Pair
    Two species that differ by a single hydrogen ion (H+).
  • H+
    A hydrogen ion, often referred to as a proton in acid-base chemistry.
  • Lone Pair
    A pair of valence electrons not shared with another atom, often involved in bonding.
  • Negative Charge
    An excess of electrons in an atom or molecule, often attracting positive ions.
  • H2O
    Water, a common solvent in which acid-base reactions occur.
  • OH-
    A hydroxide ion, often associated with basic properties in solutions.
  • H3O+
    A hydronium ion, formed when water accepts a proton (H+).