Chapter 18, Problem 18.86P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The strong acid has a weak bond to its acidic proton, whereas a weak acid has a strong bond to its acidic proton has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Increasing acid strength:

Acids strength is mainly depending on the dissociation of ions, strong acids dissociates completely and weak acid dissociate slightly.

The hydrohalic acids are strong acids ($\text{HCl, HBr, and HI}$) other than ($\text{HF}$).

The acid strength is increases across a period, the acid strength is increases down a group.

Electronegativity:

It is the ability of atom to attract a lone pair of electrons towards itself in a substrate. Electronegativity property follows the trend that it increases across the periods and decreases down the column in the periodic table.