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Can gases or solids be considered acids & bases under the Bronsted-Lowry theory?

April 26, 2017acids bases bronsted-lowry Chemistry gases Mathematics solids Theory

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Can gases or solids be considered acids & bases under the Bronsted-Lowry theory?

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The posters are incorrect. The Bronsted-Lowry definition pertains to acids being proton donators and bases being proton acceptors. The only requirement is that the acid have a hydrogen to donate. Forming H+ and OH- pertains to the Arrenius definition. In your case, this definition cannot be applied.