Chapter 17, Problem 22E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The strongest acid among acids $\left({\text{HCO}}_3^{-},{\text{ H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}{\text{, CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to Bronsted acid-base theory, an acid is a compound which donates or gives a proton and a base is a compound which accepts a proton. According to this theory, a strong acid is the one which is almost completely dissociated in the solution. Weak acids are dissociated in a lesser amount.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The weakest acid among acids $\left({\text{HF, H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}{\text{, H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to Bronsted acid-base theory, an acid is a compound which donates or gives a proton and a base is a compound which accepts a proton. According to this theory, a strong acid is the one which is almost completely dissociated in the solution. Weak acids are dissociated in a lesser amount.