Proton transfer

• The earlier definition of an acid and a base can be extended
• In terms of proton transfer, we can further define each substance in how they interact with protons

Acids

• Acids are?proton donors?as they ionize in solution producing protons, H⁺?ions
• These H⁺?ions make the aqueous solution acidic

Bases (Alkalis)

• Bases (alkalis) are?proton acceptors?as they ionize in solution producing OH^-?ions which can accept protons
• These OH^-?ions make the aqueous solution alkaline

Diagram showing the role of acids and bases in the transfer of protons

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