Chapter 16, Problem 16.64SP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The strongest acid from the group of compounds ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{Se}\text{or}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{Te}$ needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

An acid releases proton and a base accept a proton. Any substance that has a value between 7 is considered as an acidic. Any substance having a pH value between 7-14 is considered as base substance. Acids are ionic compounds that break apart in aqueous solution to generate a hydrogen ion.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The strongest acid from the group of compounds ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\text{or}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{AsO}}_{\text{4}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An acid releases proton and a base accept a proton. Any substance that has a value between 7 is considered as an acidic. Any substance having a pH value between 7-14 is considered as base substance. Acids are ionic compounds that break apart in aqueous solution to generate a hydrogen ion.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The strongest acid from the compounds ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{-}}\text{or}{\text{HPO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{2-}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An acid releases proton and a base accept a proton. Any substance that has a value between 7 is considered as an acidic. Any substance having a pH value between 7-14 is considered as base substance. Acids are ionic compounds that break apart in water to generate a hydrogen ion.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The strongest acid from the compounds ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}$ or ${\text{NH}}_4^{+}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An acid releases proton and a base accept a proton. Any substance that has a value between 7 is considered as an acidic. Any substance having a pH value between 7-14 is considered as base substance. Acids are ionic compounds that break apart in aqueous solution to generate a hydrogen ion.