Brønsted theory
Pronunciation: bron′sted
Definition: that an acid is a substance, charged or uncharged, liberating hydrogen ions in solution, and that a base is a substance that removes them from solution (NH4+, CH3COOH, and HSO4− are acids; NH3, CH3COO−, and SO4− are bases); useful in the concept of weak electrolytes and buffers.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
