proton acceptors

Proton acceptors are substances that can receive protons (H⁺ ions) during a chemical reaction. In acid-base chemistry, when an acid releases a proton, a proton acceptor captures it. This process is essential in maintaining pH balance and facilitating various biological and chemical reactions. Common examples include bases like ammonia and bicarbonate, which readily accept protons, acting as buffers. Understanding proton acceptors helps explain how acids and bases interact and how systems regulate acidity levels in environments such as the human body and industrial processes.