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Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis Acids and Bases

Question 8 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

What is the definition of a Lewis acid?

Answer
A
a substance that accepts electrons to form a covalent bond
B
a substance that donates electrons to form a covalent bond
C
a substance that accepts a proton
D
a substance that donates a proton

Explanation

A Lewis acid accepts an electron pair to form a covalent bond. Therefore, the correct choice is “a substance that accepts electrons to form a covalent bond.” A substance that donates an electron pair is a Lewis base; accepting or donating a proton describes the Brønsted–Lowry definitions.

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