Question

Classify the following substances as a Brønsted-Lowry acid, Brønsted-Lowry base, Lewis acid, and/or Lewis base.

1) Brønsted-Lowry acid
2) Brønsted-Lowry base
3) Lewis acid
4) Lewis base

Answer 1

Substance 1 is a Brønsted-Lowry acid, Substance 2 is a Brønsted-Lowry base, Substance 3 is a Lewis acid, and Substance 4 is a Lewis base.

Step-by-step explanation:

A substance can be classified as a Brønsted-Lowry acid, Brønsted-Lowry base, Lewis acid, or Lewis base based on its ability to donate or accept protons (Brønsted-Lowry definition) or its ability to accept or donate electron pairs (Lewis definition). To classify the substances, we need to determine their behavior in a reaction. Here are the classifications for each substance:

1. Substance 1: Brønsted-Lowry acid (donates a proton)
2. Substance 2: Brønsted-Lowry base (accepts a proton)
3. Substance 3: Lewis acid (accepts an electron pair)
4. Substance 4: Lewis base (donates an electron pair)