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How are acids and protons related? (1 point)
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An acid can accept a proton from a base when they react.
An acid can accept a proton from a base when they react.
Acids are substances that contain more protons than bases.
Acids are substances that contain more protons than bases.
Acids are substances that contain fewer 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 donate protons to a base when they react.
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The correct response to the question "How are acids and protons related?" is:
An acid can donate protons to a base when they react.
This statement aligns with the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, which defines an acid as a proton donor and a base as a proton acceptor.
