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Concerning Lewis Acid–Base Theory for Proton Transfer

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Lawrence J. Sacks

Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA 23606

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (9), p 1415

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1415

Publication Date (Web): September 1, 2007

Abstract

The author offers counterpoint commentary in response to Shaffer's suggestion that the Lewis acid–base approach be applied to reactions such as ammonia–water and HCl–water.

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Continuing Education

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Chemical Education Research

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Commentary

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Acids / Bases

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