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Lab: Measuring pH — Unit test

Question 8 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

What is the definition of a Lewis base?

Answer
A
a substance that donates a proton
B
a substance that donates electrons to form a covalent bond
C
a substance that accepts electrons to form a covalent bond
D
a substance that when dissolved in water increases hydrogen ion concentration

Explanation

A Lewis base donates a pair of electrons to form a covalent bond. Therefore, the correct choice is “a substance that donates electrons to form a covalent bond.” Accepting an electron pair describes a Lewis acid, while donating a proton is the Brønsted–Lowry definition of a base.

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