How are acids and protons related? (1 point)

• Acids are substances that contain more protons than bases.
• Acids are substances that contain fewer protons than bases.
• An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.
• An acid can accept a proton from a base when they react.

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The correct statement is: An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.

This is based on the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, which defines an acid as a substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) and a base as a substance that accepts protons.

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