Describe Bronsted Lowry's theory of acids and bases

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACID AND BASE

Bronsted-Lowry's Theory of Acids and Bases:

  • The Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases was proposed by Danish chemist Johannes Bronsted and British chemist Thomas Lowry in 1923. 
  • According to this theory, an acid is a substance that donates a proton (H+), and a base is a substance that accepts a proton. 
  • In other words, an acid is a proton donor and a base is a proton acceptor. 
  • This theory is a more general definition of acids and bases as it encompasses a broader range of compounds and reactions.