Inorganic Chemistry

  1. Acids, Bases, and Solvents
    1. Acid-Base Theories
      1. Arrhenius Theory
        1. Definitions of Acids and Bases
          1. Limitations of Arrhenius Theory
          2. Brønsted-Lowry Theory
            1. Proton Donors and Acceptors
              1. Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
                1. Amphoteric Substances
                2. Lewis Theory
                  1. Lewis Acids
                    1. Lewis Bases
                      1. Adduct Formation
                        1. Coordinate Covalent Bonds
                        2. Solvent System Definition
                          1. Acid-Base Behavior in Non-Aqueous Solvents
                        3. Hard and Soft Acids and Bases (HSAB) Theory
                          1. Classification of Acids and Bases
                            1. Hard Acids
                              1. Soft Acids
                                1. Borderline Acids
                                  1. Hard Bases
                                    1. Soft Bases
                                      1. Borderline Bases
                                      2. Applications of HSAB Theory
                                        1. Predicting Reaction Favorability
                                          1. Stability of Complexes
                                            1. Selectivity in Reactions
                                          2. Non-Aqueous Solvents
                                            1. Properties of Non-Aqueous Solvents
                                              1. Liquid Ammonia
                                                1. Solubility Patterns
                                                  1. Ammonolysis Reactions
                                                  2. Liquid Sulfur Dioxide
                                                    1. Solubility and Reactions
                                                    2. Superacids
                                                      1. Definition and Examples

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