2007-02-25 21:36:32 · 3 answers · asked by Gideon 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Only Arrhenius or Bronsted Lowry acids. These acids release H+ ions in solution.
2007-02-25 21:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say they are covalently bonded for sure for Lewis base theory.
And for my money with respect to bronstead theory (and I am a chemist) it is only an Acid when it is in its original form and in that form it is covalently bound.
For example:
HNO3 is an acid
It becomes H+ and NO3- in water but now even though it is ionized it is no longer an acid it is a proton and Nitrate (conjugate base).
However then I would say you could run into trouble if you talk about a polyprotic acid. For example HSO3- is still a weak acid and is capable of ionic bonding.
It is really a question of semantics and I could argue it either way. I suppose and you would have to be more clear to give you a 100% answer.
2007-02-26 06:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by bourgoise_10o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-26 06:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋