Chapter 9, Problem 9.122E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structures for all the substances in the given reaction equation are to be drawn. The reactants are to be identified as a Brønsted acid or base. The definition for an acid and a base based on the given statement is to be proposed.

Concept Introduction:

Brønsted base is those species which accepts a proton. They are also called proton acceptors. Base accepts a proton and forms conjugate acid. Brønsted acids are those species which donate a proton. They are also called proton donors. Acid loses a proton and forms conjugate base.