Arrhenius acid: a substance which ionizes in aqueous solution to yield hydrogen ions (H+)

Lewis acid: a substance which acts as an electron pair donor

Bronsted-Lowry acid: a substance which acts as a proton (H+) donor

strong acid pH 1-3
weak acid pH 3-6

substances that react with alkalis and sometimes have a sour taste

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