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Which equation represents an acid–base reaction according to the Lewis theory but not the Bronsted–Lowry theory?

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Important Questions on Acids and Bases (AHL)

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The equilibrium reached when ethanoic acid is added to water can be represented by the following equation:

CH3COOH(l)+H2O(1)CH3COO(aq)+H3O+(aq)

Define the terms Brønsted–Lowry acid and Lewis base, and identify two examples of each of these species in the equation.

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Deduce the two acids and their conjugate bases in the following reaction:

H2O(l)+NH3(aq)OH(aq)+NH4+(aq)

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Explain why the following reaction can also be described as an acid–base reaction.

F(g)+BF3(g)BF4(s)

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Define a Lewis acid and state an example that is not a Brønsted–Lowry acid
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Draw structural formulas to represent the reaction between a Lewis acid and a Lewis base and identify the nature of the bond formed in the product.
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When these 1.0 mol dm3 acidic solutions are arranged in order of increasing strength (weakest first), what is the correct order?

Acid in solution X : Ka=1.74×105 mol dm3 at  298 K 

Acid in solution Y : Ka=1.38×103 mol dm3 at 298 K 

Acid in solution Z : Ka=1.78×105 mol dm3 at 298K

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pKw for water at 10C=14.54. What is the pH of pure water at this temperature?