6.10.3 - Lewis Acids and Bases
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What is a Lewis acid?
💡 Hint: Think of 'accepting' relationships.
What defines a Lewis base?
💡 Hint: True
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What is a key characteristic of Lewis acids?
💡 Hint: Focus on 'acceptance' aspects.
True or False: NH3 can act as a Lewis acid.
💡 Hint: Consider the donating role.
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Design an experiment to test which of the given compounds acts as a Lewis acid: BF3, Li+, NaCl.
💡 Hint: Look for indications of bonding that show an electron pair was accepted.
In the reaction between AlCl3 and water, identify the Lewis acid and base.
💡 Hint: Think about which species is seeking electrons.
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