What is a proton donor?
Acids are proton donors,
BAses are proton receivers
A proton donor refers to a substance or molecule that can release a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction. In the context of acids and bases, an acid is considered a proton donor.
To identify a proton donor, you can start by looking for substances that have the ability to release H+ ions. This means that when the substance is dissolved in water or interacts with another substance, it can easily give away a proton. This process is often represented by the general equation:
Acid (AH) → H+ + conjugate base (A-)
In this equation, AH represents the acid, which will donate a proton (H+), forming the conjugate base (A-). The released proton (H+) can then combine with other substances or molecules, participating in various chemical reactions.
It is important to note that not all substances that contain hydrogen (H) are considered proton donors. For example, water (H2O) contains hydrogen, but it is not considered an acid because it does not easily donate protons in aqueous solutions.