Chapter 16, Problem 16.114QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{I}}^{\text{-}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base

(h)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the given species is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base has to be classified

Concept Information:

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

To Classify: Whether the given species ${\text{BCl}}_3$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base