Which statement correctly explains why H2S is a stronger acid than water? Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so HS- is a more stable, strong acid than OH-. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so HS- is a more stable, weaker base than OH-. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so H2S is a more stable, weaker base than H20. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so H2S is a more stable, stronger acid than H20.

Which statement correctly explains why H2S is a stronger acid than water? Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so HS- is a more stable, strong acid than OH-. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so HS- is a more stable, weaker base than OH-. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so H2S is a more stable, weaker base than H20. Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (0), so H2S is a more stable, stronger acid than H20.

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