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What is the definition of a Lewis acid?
a substance that accepts electrons to form a covalent bond
a substance that donates electrons to form a covalent bond
a substance that accepts a proton
a substance that donates a proton
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Correct answer: a substance that accepts electrons to form a covalent bond.
Explanation: A Lewis acid is an electron-pair acceptor (forms a coordinate covalent bond), while a Lewis base is an electron-pair donor. This is distinct from Brønsted–Lowry acids/bases, which are proton donors/acceptors.
Explanation: A Lewis acid is an electron-pair acceptor (forms a coordinate covalent bond), while a Lewis base is an electron-pair donor. This is distinct from Brønsted–Lowry acids/bases, which are proton donors/acceptors.
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