Practice Lewis Acids And Bases (6.10.3) - Equilibrium

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Question 1.
What is a Lewis acid?
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Think of 'accepting' relationships.
Question 2.
What defines a Lewis base?
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True
3Question 3.
What is a key characteristic of Lewis acids?
- They donate protons
- They accept electron pairs
- They form salts
- They are always ionic
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Focus on 'acceptance' aspects.
4Question 4.
True or False: NH3 can act as a Lewis acid.
- True
- False
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Consider the donating role.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to test which of the given compounds acts as a Lewis acid: BF3, Li+, NaCl.
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Look for indications of bonding that show an electron pair was accepted.
Question 6.
In the reaction between AlCl3 and water, identify the Lewis acid and base.
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Think about which species is seeking electrons.

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