Arrhenius And Bronsted Lowry Acid Definitions

How does the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid differ from the Arrhenius definition?
A

The Arrhenius definition defines an acid as an electron pair donor, whereas the Bronsted-Lowry definition requires acids to be in an aqueous solution.

B

The Arrhenius definition requires acids to be in an aqueous solution, whereas the Bronsted-Lowry definition defines an acid as a proton donor.

C

The Arrhenius definition defines an acid as an electron pair donor, whereas the Bronsted-Lowry definition defines an acid as a proton donor.

D

The Arrhenius definition requires acids to be in an aqueous solution, whereas the Bronsted-Lowry definition defines an acid as an electron pair donor.

E

The Arrhenius definition defines an acid as a proton donor, whereas the Bronsted-Lowry definition requires acids to be in an aqueous solution.

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