Why is HSO4–(aq) a weaker acid than H2SO4   A.  Because HSO4–(aq) dissociates to a larger extent than H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a strong electrolyte. B.  Because HSO4–(aq) only dissociates to a small extent compared to H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a strong electrolyte.    C.  Because HSO4–(aq) dissociates to a larger extent than H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a weak electrolyte.  D.  Because HSO4–(aq) only dissociates to a small extent compared to H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a weak electrolyte.  E.  It is not true; HSO4–(aq) is a stronger acid.

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Why is HSO4(aq) a weaker acid than H2SO4

 

A.  Because HSO4(aq) dissociates to a larger extent than H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a strong electrolyte.

B.  Because HSO4(aq) only dissociates to a small extent compared to H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a strong electrolyte.   

C.  Because HSO4(aq) dissociates to a larger extent than H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a weak electrolyte. 

D.  Because HSO4(aq) only dissociates to a small extent compared to H2SO4(aq), it is therefore a weak acid and a weak electrolyte. 

E.  It is not true; HSO4(aq) is a stronger acid.

 

my inital guess was A but I think I am wrong

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