According to Brønsted-Lowry theory,acid-base reactions can be described as ________ reactions.
A)electrolytic
B)electron transfer
C)gas phase
D)nuclear transfer
E)proton transfer

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According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that donates a proton (H+ ion), and a base is a substance that accepts a proton. Therefore, acid-base reactions can be described as proton transfer reactions. None of the other choices fit the definition of an acid-base reaction according to Brønsted-Lowry theory.

According to Brønsted-Lowry Theory,acid-Base Reactions Can Be Described as ________