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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Functional Groups in Chemistry
**Question:**
When a functional group acts like an acid or a base, it means that the functional group can be ___ .
**Options:**
- Non-reactive
- Toxic
- Lethal
- Charged
**Explanation:**
In the context of chemistry, a functional group refers to specific atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. When a functional group acts like an acid or a base, it exhibits the ability to donate or accept protons (H+ ions), respectively. This behavior indicates that the functional group is capable of being **charged**.
Acidic functional groups can donate a proton and become negatively charged, while basic functional groups can accept a proton and become positively charged. This property is crucial in many biological and chemical reactions where proton transfer is involved.
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If you need more information on this topic, please refer to our detailed articles on acids, bases, and functional groups in organic chemistry.
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