classify each of the following acids as strong or weak. If the acid
is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant
(Ka).
a.) HF
b.) HCHO2
c.) H2SO4
d.) H2CO3
is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant
(Ka).
a.) HF
b.) HCHO2
c.) H2SO4
d.) H2CO3
Answer
According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a strong acid is one that completely dissociates into ions in a solution Of the mentioned acids, only H2SO4 is the strongest acid. HF, HCCO and H2CO3 are weak acids. H2SO4 is a strong acid. The expression of acid dissociation constant is given as follows: For HF: [H IF] HF For HCOOH HHCOO] HCOOH] For H2CO HHCO3] H2COl