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Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis Acids and Bases

Question 3 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

A chemist lectures about the following definition for acids and bases.The acid-base behavior is analyzed in terms of how electrons are transferred between compounds rather than in terms of how hydrogen ions are transferred.What is the chemist defining?

Answer
A
the Arrhenius concept of acids and bases
B
the classical concept of acids and bases
C
the Lewis concept of acids and bases
D
the Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases

Explanation

The Lewis concept describes acids and bases in terms of electron pairs: a Lewis acid accepts an electron pair, and a Lewis base donates one. This approach does not require the transfer of hydrogen ions, unlike the Brønsted-Lowry concept. Therefore, the chemist is defining the Lewis concept of acids and bases.

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