Is a Mapping Between Lie Algebras an Isomorphism if it Takes a Basis to a Basis?

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If a mapping between Lie algebras [itex]\varphi : \mathfrak{g} \to \mathfrak{h}[/itex] takes a basis in [itex]\mathfrak{g}[/itex] to a basis in [itex]\mathfrak{h}[/itex] is it an isomorphism of vector spaces?
 
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Office_Shredder said:
Good question. What do you think?

I'm fairly sure it is. Is that right?
 


Assuming that by "takes a basis to a basis" you mean "one to one and onto", a Lie Algebra is completely determined by its basis, isn't it?