Chapter 16, Problem 92QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The four factors that affect the strength of an acid are to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Acids are substances that ionize when dissolved in water and donate a proton.

Acid strength is the measure of the ability of the acid to lose its ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.

Strong acids completely ionize in water and increase the concentration of hydronium ions, as compares to weak acids which undergo partial dissociation.

Tendency to attract a shared pair of electrons towarditself is known as electronegativity.

Actual or partial charge present on any atom in a moleculeis known as its oxidation state.