n acid is an acid it's just that Lewis addresses
the electron transfer and Bronsted-Lowry address the H+ transfer. Using
Lewis allows for other molecules to act as acids or bases that under
Bronsted-Lowry would not be considered to be so.
I hope this is correct and understandable, if its not then I'm
not clear on it either. Please comment.
Thanx Heather F. (fergushr@plu.edu)
On Thu, 26 Sep 1996 ulamce@PLU.edu wrote:
> I have a question I'd like for someone to clear up. CHem 115 is kind of
> a blank now.
>
> Is a Lewis acid a Bronsted-Lowry base, or is an acid an acid no matter
> what specific definition you use?
>
> Thanks,
> ulamce
>