1. Hydrochloric, nitric and sulfuric acids are considered to be strong acids; that is, they dissociate completely into ions, such as H+. Were there any differences in reaction rates with magnesium between these three acids? If so, what distinguishing feature of the acids might explain the differences?
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Notes:Say something about rates here. Did HCl therefore react more quickly than the sulfuric acid, or does the difference in pKas at such a low value matter? , why would a big difference in the two acids' pKas lead to a "minimal" rate difference? Please restate this sentence so that it makes logical sense!
1. Hydrochloric, nitric and sulfuric acids are considered to be strong acids; that is, they dissociate completely into ions, such as H+. Were there any differences in reaction rates with magnesium between these three acids? If so, what distinguishing feature of the acids might explain the differences?
It is because the lower the pKa value the higher its Ka value. This means that HCl will dissociate into protons and chloride ions more easily than sulfuric acid, and sulfuric acid will dissociate faster than nitric acid.
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