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Write the modern definition of acid and base. Explain it by giving one example of each?

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An acid is a species that can accept a share in an electron pair. A base is a
species that can donate a share in an electron pair.
F3B+:NH3F3BNH3
NH3 donates a share in an electron pair. Hence, NH3 is base.
F3B accepts a share in an electron pair. Hence, F3B is an acid.

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