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What is the primary characteristic of a Lewis acid?

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What is the primary characteristic of a Lewis acid?
  1. Proton donor
  2. Electron pair acceptor
  3. Electron pair donor
  4. Hydrogen ion donor

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary characteristic of a Lewis acid?
  • Step 1: Understand what a Lewis acid is. A Lewis acid is a substance that can accept electrons.
  • Step 2: Learn about electron pairs. Electrons can be found in pairs, and some substances can take these pairs from others.
  • Step 3: Know what a Lewis base is. A Lewis base is a substance that can donate an electron pair.
  • Step 4: Realize that a Lewis acid and a Lewis base can interact. When a Lewis base donates an electron pair, the Lewis acid accepts it.
  • Step 5: Understand the bond formed. This interaction creates a special type of bond called a coordinate covalent bond.
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