A chemist lectures about the following definition for acids and bases. The acid-base behavior is analyzed in terms of how electrons are transferred between compounds rather than in terms of how hydrogen ions are transferred. What is the chemist defining? the Arrhenius concept of acids and bases the classical concept of acids and bases the Lewis concept of acids and bases the Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases

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24 September, 16:26

A chemist lectures about the following definition for acids and bases. The acid-base behavior is analyzed in terms of how electrons are transferred between compounds rather than in terms of how hydrogen ions are transferred. What is the chemist defining? the Arrhenius concept of acids and bases the classical concept of acids and bases the Lewis concept of acids and bases the Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases

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When the acid-base definition is based on the electron transfer, this is the concept of Lewis acids and bases.

The Arrhenius concept is based on the formation of H + and OH - ions upon dissociation in water. The Bronsted-Lowry concept is based on donating and accepting of H + ions.