Why is water always a lewis base?
Are there exceptions where it is a lewis acid?
Why is water always a lewis base?
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Gabriela Aguilar 4H
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Re: Why is water always a lewis base?
An acid is considered to be electron deficient meaning it accepts electrons. Unlike water, it would not accept electrons rather it would be a hydrogen- donor, donating an H+ to a base. But it can also accept an H+ depending with what it is reacting.
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MichelleRamirez_2F
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Re: Why is water always a lewis base?
It depends on the reaction because water is considered to be amphoteric meaning it can be an acid or base.
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