what the heck isa bronsted acid and base

Question

help please

Answer 1

You need to know the definition of Bronsted acid and base.

A Bronsted acid is something that DONATES a proton (H+).

A Bronsted base is something that ACCEPTS a proton (H+)

 

So, in order to DONATE the proton, the acid MUST IONIZE or dissociate.

The base doesn't have to ionize.  It just has to sit there and ACCEPT the proton from the acid.

 

Example:

NH3 is a Bronsted base

HCl is a Bronsted acid

HCl + NH3 ==> NH4^+  +  Cl^-