AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What receives a proton
A
Basic
B
Base
C
electron
D
Acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a Brønsted-Lowry acid-base reaction, a conjugate acid is the species formed after the base accepts a proton. By contrast, a conjugate base is the species formed after an acid donates its proton.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Bronsted-Lowry Theory, a base is a compound capable of accepting or receiving a proton in a reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Brønsted–Lowry definition of acids and bases, an acid is a proton (H⁺) donor, and a base is a proton acceptor. When a Brønsted–Lowry acid loses a proton, a conjugate base is formed.

Detailed explanation-4: -A weak base is a proton acceptor that when put in water will only partially dissociate. Let’s look at the example of a weak acid, formic acid, HCOOH. This is a carboxylic acid that has the following structure.

Detailed explanation-5: -General Chemistry a) Bronsted-Lowry base is considered as proton acceptor one. The Bronsted-Lowry base is ammonia, which is a proton acceptor, meaning it accepts a hydrogen atom from water.

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