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Acid Theories: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis
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What is the definition of an acid according to Arrhenius?
An Arrhenius acid is a substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in an aqueous solution.
How does the Brønsted-Lowry theory define an acid?
A Brønsted-Lowry acid is a substance that donates a proton (H+) to another substance.
What is the primary feature of a Lewis acid?
A Lewis acid is a substance that can accept an electron pair.
Compare the scope of Brønsted-Lowry acids and Arrhenius acids.
The Brønsted-Lowry definition is more general because it applies to reactions in non-aqueous solvents, unlike Arrhenius.
Give an example of a substance that is a Lewis acid but not a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
Boron trifluoride (BF3) is a Lewis acid but not a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it accepts electron pairs.
Identify a common example of an Arrhenius acid.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a common Arrhenius acid.
How do Brønsted-Lowry acids behave in reversible reactions?
They can donate protons in the forward reaction and accept them in the reverse reaction.
Give an example of a Brønsted-Lowry acid reaction.
In the reaction between NH3 and HCl, HCl donates a proton to NH3.
Explain a scenario where Lewis theory is more applicable than Brønsted-Lowry theory.
Lewis theory is applicable in complexation reactions involving metal ions.
What is a conjugate acid-base pair according to Brønsted-Lowry theory?
It consists of two species that transform into each other by the gain or loss of a proton.
Why is the Lewis definition of acids and bases considered more comprehensive?
It includes reactions that do not involve hydrogen ions or protons.
Describe the key component of a Lewis acid-base reaction.
The reaction involves the transfer of an electron pair from the base to the acid.
What role do acids play in the Arrhenius definition besides increasing H+ concentration?
They decrease the OH- concentration in the solution indirectly by combining with OH- to form water.
How does water act as a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
Water can donate a proton to another water molecule to form hydronium (H3O+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions.
What practical application is influenced by understanding Lewis acids and bases?
Lewis acids and bases play a role in catalysis and the formation of coordination compounds.
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