Are Bronsted and Lewis acids the same thing?
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Henry_Phan_4L
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Are Bronsted and Lewis acids the same thing?
Are Bronsted and Lewis acids the same thing just with different names? Would H2SO4 be considered a Bronsted acid and a Lewis acid?
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Schuyler_Howell_4D
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Re: Are Bronsted and Lewis acids the same thing?
Yes, they are the same thing. The difference is just what characteristic of the molecule you are using to define it as an acid or base. A Lewis acid is a molecule that accepts electrons, a Bronsted acid is a molecule that donates a proton. An acid will have both of these characteristics.
H2SO4 is an acid. It's common name is Sulfuric acid.
H2SO4 is an acid. It's common name is Sulfuric acid.
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Milena Aragon 2B
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Re: Are Bronsted and Lewis acids the same thing?
Schuyler_Howell_4D wrote:Yes, they are the same thing. The difference is just what characteristic of the molecule you are using to define it as an acid or base. A Lewis acid is a molecule that accepts electrons, a Bronsted acid is a molecule that donates a proton. An acid will have both of these characteristics.
H2SO4 is an acid. It's common name is Sulfuric acid.
How would we be able to distinguish a Lewis Acid from a Bronsted Acid if we're given a molecule?
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