Question

How does an acid base reaction work?

Answer 1

The base accepts a proton (`"H"^+`) from the acid.

Explanation:

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, acids are proton donors and bases are proton acceptors. So in an acid-base reaction, the base must accept a proton from the acid.

For example,

`"H"^+ + "H"_2"O" rarr "H"_3"O"^+`