This theory categorizes acids and bases as "hard" or "soft" based on their relative abilities to accept or donate electrons. "Hard" species are small, highly charged ions and molecules, while "soft" species are larger and more polarizable.
This theory categorizes acids and bases as "hard" or "soft" based on their relative abilities to accept or donate electrons. "Hard" species are small, highly charged ions and molecules, while "soft" species are larger and more polarizable.