Year: 2023
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: In this short essay I address the central topic of the Centenary Workshop on Acidity, that is the relations of the classical protonist acid–base theory by Brønsted and the electronist approach by Lewis. Emphasis is laid on the empirical background of both approaches and the over-theoretization of chemical phenomena (essentialism) is criticized.
Source: Foundations of Chemistry
Author: Klaus Ruthenberg
Institution: Coburg University of Applied Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,890
OpenAlex ID: W4387741949