How are acids and protons related? (1 point)

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Acids are substances that contain more protons than bases.
Acids are substances that contain more protons than bases.

An acid can accept a proton from a base when they react.
An acid can accept a proton from a base when they react.

An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.
An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.

Acids are substances that contain fewer protons than bases.
Acids are substances that contain fewer protons than bases.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.

This aligns with the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases, where an acid is defined as a substance that can donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a chemical reaction.