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[[PH|pH]] value lower than 7. It is a substance that will react with [[ | An acid has a [[PH|pH]] value lower than 7. It is a substance that will react with [[Water|water]] to produce H<sub>3</sub>O<sup>+</sup> and with a [[Base|base]] to neutralize to [[Water|H<sub>2</sub>O]] and a salt. On a universal indicator, strong acids show up as a red or dark orange colour and weaker acids show up as an orange or yellow colour.<br> | ||
=== '''Brønsted Lowry Acid''' === | === '''Brønsted Lowry Acid''' === | ||
A [[ | A [[Molecule|molecule]] that donates [[Proton|H<sup>+.</sup>]] | ||
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=== '''Lewis Acid''' === | === '''Lewis Acid''' === | ||
A [[ | A [[Molecule|molecule]] that can accept a pair of [[Electron|electrons]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:53, 14 October 2013
An acid has a pH value lower than 7. It is a substance that will react with water to produce H3O+ and with a base to neutralize to H2O and a salt. On a universal indicator, strong acids show up as a red or dark orange colour and weaker acids show up as an orange or yellow colour.
Brønsted Lowry Acid