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=== '''Lewis Acid''' === | === '''Lewis Acid''' === | ||
A [[Molecule|molecule]] that can accept a pair of [[Electron|electrons]]. | A [[Molecule|molecule]] that can accept a pair of [[Electron|electrons]].<br> | ||
Structure - ends with -COOH<br> | |||
Hydrochloric acid | |||
HCL | |||
HCL | |||
H+ CL- | H+ CL- | ||
Revision as of 01:14, 17 October 2013
An acid has a pH value lower than 7. It is a substance that will react with water to produce H3O+ and with a base to neutralize to H2O and a salt. On a universal indicator, strong acids show up as a red or dark orange colour and weaker acids show up as an orange or yellow colour.
Brønsted Lowry Acid
Lewis Acid
A molecule that can accept a pair of electrons.
Structure - ends with -COOH
Hydrochloric acid
HCL
H+ CL-