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Proton Acceptors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Proton acceptors are substances that can accept or receive a hydrogen ion (H+) in a chemical reaction, specifically in an acid-base reaction.

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