Differences between Acid & base

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An acid is a hydrogen ion (H+) donor (it gives its hydrogen ion to the base) while a base is a hydrogen ion acceptor, and contains an hydroxide ion (OH-). - Yahoo answer.

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Definition: An acid is any chemical compound which when dissolved in water gives a solution with a hydrogen ion activity greater than in pure water.  In other words, an acid is an substance which donates a proton. - Bronstead Lowry

Definition: A base is an aqueous substance that can accept hydrogen ions. Definition: A base is any substance which accepts a proton. - Bronstead Lowry

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