BRAINCAKEAcids
An acid is a proton donor.
All acids release hydrogen ions H+ when dissolved in water.
A hydrogen ion is a proton.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Ion
- A positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms, formed by the loss or gain of electrons.
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