Chapter 15, Problem 15.145QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given statements are true or false have to be explained.

Concept Information:

Bronsted's definition is based on the chemical reaction that occurs when both acids and bases are added with each other.

In Bronsted's theory acid donates proton, while base accepts proton from acid resulting in the formation of water.

According to Lewis theory, acid and base can be defined as follows.

Lewis Acid:

Lewis acid is a substance that can accept a pair of electrons

Example: $\text{BF}{\text{3}}_{}$

Lewis Base:

Lewis base is a substance that can donate a pair of electrons.

Example: ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$