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Protonation is the addition of a proton (H+) to an atom, molecule, or ion. A Bronsted-Lowry acid is defined as a chemical substance that protonates another substance. By protonating or deprotonating a molecule or ion, the charge of the ion is changed along with it's Hydrophilicity.
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