Examples: Arrhenius acid, Lewis acid, hydrochloric acid
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Acid Definition
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Acid
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Definition: An acid is a chemical species that donates protons
or hydrogen ions and/or accepts electrons.
Examples: Arrhenius acid, Lewis acid, hydrochloric acid
Examples: Arrhenius acid, Lewis acid, hydrochloric acid
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