Chapter 10: Q.10.84 (page 359)

Identify the weaker acid in each of the following pairs:
a. ${HNO}_{2}$ and $H_{2} {CO}_{3}$
b. HF or $H C {O_{3}}^{-}$
c. $HBr or {HSO}_{4}^{-}$
d. ${NH}_{4}^{+} o r H_{3} {PO}_{4}$

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Part a. $H_{2} {CO}_{3}$

Part b. ${HCO}_{3}^{-}$

Part c. ${HSO}_{4}^{-}$

Part d. ${NH}_{4}^{+}$

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Given Information (Part a)

An acid is any hydrogen-containing substance that is fit for donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a particle or ion ready to acknowledge a hydrogen ion from an acid. Acidic substances are normally identified by their acrid taste.

Explanation Part (a)

$H_{2} {CO}_{3}$ is the weaker acid as it has a stronger conjugate base.

Explanation Part (b)

$H C {O_{3}}^{-}$ is the weaker acid as it has a stronger conjugate base.

Explanation Part (c)

$H S {O_{4}}^{-}$ is the weaker acid as it has a stronger conjugate base.

Explanation Part (d)

$N {H_{4}}^{+}$ is the weaker acid as it has a stronger conjugate base.

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Identify the weaker acid in each of the following pairs:
a. ${HNO}_{2}$ and $H_{2} {CO}_{3}$
b. HF or $H C {O_{3}}^{-}$
c. $HBr or {HSO}_{4}^{-}$
d. ${NH}_{4}^{+} o r H_{3} {PO}_{4}$

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Explanation Part (b)

Explanation Part (c)

Explanation Part (d)

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Identify the weaker acid in each of the following pairs:a. HNO2and H2CO3b. HF or HCO3-c. HBrorHSO4−d. NH4+orH3PO4

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Identify the weaker acid in each of the following pairs:
a. ${HNO}_{2}$ and $H_{2} {CO}_{3}$
b. HF or $H C {O_{3}}^{-}$
c. $HBr or {HSO}_{4}^{-}$
d. ${NH}_{4}^{+} o r H_{3} {PO}_{4}$