Chapter 13, Problem 139E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The equations that describe $\text{Al}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_3$ acting as a Bronsted-Lowry base towards ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ and as a Lewis acid towards ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ are to be stated.

Concept introduction: The species that acts as a proton acceptor is known as a Bronsted-Lowry base and the species that acts as a proton donor is termed as a Bronsted-Lowry acid.

The ionic species that is capable of accepting an electron pair from a compound that acts as a donor is known as a Lewis acid.

To determine: The equations that describe $\text{Al}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_3$ acting as a Bronsted-Lowry base towards ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ and as a Lewis acid towards ${\text{OH}}^{-}$.