This is the second acid/base concept to be developed to include proton, H+ transfer reactions to base other
than those
containing OH-.
This definition also uses
conjugate
acid/base concept .
Bronsted Acid:
A substance that donates
protons (H+): E.g. HCl (acid),
Bronsted Base:
A substance that
accepts protons. E.g. NH3 (base) non-hydroxy bases such as amines.