Most famous for the Lewis dot diagrams, Gilbert Lewis also defined acids and bases. A simple video lesson explains Lewis' acid-base definitions through an analysis of the dot structure. The instructor also makes comparisons to the Bronsted-Lowry definitions.

Concepts

lewis dot structures, lewis dot structure, acids, bases, covalent bonds

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a graphic organizer to record the important information and new vocabulary from the video lesson
• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes a prior familiarity with Lewis dot structures

Pros

• Uses diagrams to emphasize the chemical structures of acid and bases
• Highlights key vocabulary throughout the lesson

Cons

• None