Question

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acids are known to ______ protons.

a. accept

b. donate

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Explanation:

According to the Bronsted - Lowry theory of acids and bases, an acid is a substance that donates a proton (hydrogen ion, $H^+$), while a base is a substance that accepts a proton. So acids are known to donate protons.

Answer:

b. donate