Bronsted-Lowry/Brønsted–Lowry Acid-Base Theory

An acid/base definition that suggests an Brønsted–Lowry acid is any molecule that can donate a proton, and a Brønsted–Lowry base is any molecule that accepts the proton. Protons can be referred to as H+ or "hydrogen ions," so if you see those terms used in a textbook they all mean the same thing. When a Brønsted–Lowry acid gives its proton away, it is "deprotonated" and can now accept a proton; now that it has become an acceptor, it is referred to as a conjugate base. The same rule applies to Brønsted–Lowry bases: once they gain a proton (are protonated), they are known as conjugate acids.

student: i'm a little confused with this functional group. the reading says that the carboxylic acid (COOH) group loses its proton, H, making the formula COO−. now that there's a space on the oxygen that's vacant, could the group accept a proton in the empty space? wouldn't that make the group a base?
teacher: yeah, acids turn into things known as conjugate bases when they lose hydrogen ions. the space where a proton used to be is now available for bonding, and the group or molecule becomes a proton acceptor/Brønsted–Lowry base
that's how you use the Bronsted-Lowry/Brønsted–Lowry Acid-Base Theory

by ilikesciencemorethanyoudo July 6, 2025

Flag

Get the Bronsted-Lowry/Brønsted–Lowry Acid-Base Theory mug.

The vat of acid

When you piss in a girls mouth and then hawk lugies into it

Dude that bitch was a freak she let me do the vat of acid

by nigga bean jones August 1, 2025

Flag

Get the The vat of acid mug.

Methoxymethanedioic Acid

Methoxymethanedioic Acid (Dicarbonic Acid) is HO-(C=O)-O-(C=O)-OH . Methoxymethanedioic Acid is beyond Carbonated Hydrogen oxide. It's Carbonated Carbonic Acid.

Tony: I am going to try Seltzer Boys Methoxymethanedioic Acid with flavorings.

by HawaiianPunch1 January 16, 2025

Flag