IB Chemistry Sub-topic R3.4 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic R3.4. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Further electron-pair sharing'.
amphiprotic
A substance that can either accept or donate a proton to become an acid or a base
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amphoteric
A substance that can act as either an acid or a base
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Lewis acid
A substance that can accept a pair of electrons
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Lewis base
A substance that can donate a pair of electrons
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positive inductive effect
The drawing of electrons from surrounding carbons from a positive tertiary/secondary carbon
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