Question

An acid is a proton ______.

विकल्प

• acceptor

• producer

Answer 1

An acid is a proton producer.

Explanation:

According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is defined as a substance that can donate or produce a proton (H⁺ ion) in a chemical reaction. When an acid dissolves in water, it releases these protons, which then bind with water molecules to form hydronium ions (H₃O⁺). Conversely, a base acts as a proton acceptor by taking in those released protons.