Science / Chemistry / Acid: ([Lat. Acidus, sour]) Compare with base. 1. A compound which releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution (Arrhenius). 2. A compound containing detachable hydrogen ions (Bronsted-Lowry). 3. A compound that can accept a pair of electrons from a base (Lewis).
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Health / Vitamins / Docosahexaenoic Acid: An omega-3 fatty acid. MORE
Science / Geology / Carbonic Acid: A weak acid (H2CO3) that forms from the reaction of water and carbon dioxide. Most rain water is a very weak carbonic acid solution formed by the reaction of rain with small amounts of carbon dioxide MORE
Health / Fitness / Lactic Acid: A substance caused by anaerobic training of the muscles, a build up prevents continuation of exercise, and a good example is 400 metre runners. Watch how they slow down during the last 100 metres of t MORE
Health / Vitamins / Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fatty acids which may have health benefits including protection against heart disease, asthma, cancer, arthritis and other disorders. MORE
Entertainment / Photography / Hydrochloric Acid: Chemical used in some bleaching solutions. MORE
Science / Chemistry / Acid Dissociation Constant: (Ka) acid ionization constant. Compare with base hydrolysis constant. The equilibrium constant for the dissociation of an acid into a hydrogen ion and an anion. For example, the acid dissociation cons MORE