Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 15, Problem 20RQ
Periodic Trends in the Strength of Acids
Astatine,
(a) How would the acid strength of HAt compare with that of HI?
(b) How would the acid strength of HAtO3 compare with that of HBrO3?
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