Protolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009606",
  "term": "Protolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction involving the transfer of a proton from one molecule or ion to another. This process typically occurs between a Brønsted acid and a Brønsted base. Autoprotolysis is a specific type of protolysis where a solvent molecule transfers a proton to another identical solvent molecule.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "autoprotolysis",
    "hydrolysis",
    "hydron",
    "photolysis",
    "proton"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1153 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/protolysis/"
}