Understanding Acidity and Basicity Models

Which model focuses on the production of hydronium and hydroxide ions?

• Lewis model

• Arrhenius model

• Molecular model

• Bronsted-Lowry model

What is a key characteristic of a Lewis acid?

• It donates protons

• It accepts electron pairs

• It donates electron pairs

• It accepts protons

How does a Lewis base differ from a Bronsted-Lowry base?

• It accepts electron pairs

• It accepts protons

• It donates protons

• It donates electron pairs

Which compound is used as an example of a Lewis acid that does not contain hydrogen?

• Sodium chloride

• Boron trifluoride

• Water

• Ammonia

What happens when an aluminum cation interacts with water molecules in Lewis acid-base chemistry?

• It releases hydroxide ions

• It accepts electron pairs from water

• It forms a covalent bond with water

• It donates protons to water