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Chapter 4: Problem 27

Give an example of a monoprotic acid, a diprotic acid, and a triprotic acid.

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An example of a monoprotic acid is Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), an example of a diprotic acid is Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4), and an example of a triprotic acid is Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4).

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Monoprotic acid

Monoprotic acids are those that only have one proton to donate. A common example is Hydrochloric Acid (\(HCl\)). Hydrochloric acid is a strong monoprotic acid, meaning it fully dissociates in water to give one hydrogen ion (proton) and one chloride ion.
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Diprotic Acid

Diprotic acids are those that can donate two protons. A well-known example is Sulfuric Acid (\(H_2SO_4\)). Sulfuric acid is a strong acid that can fully dissociate in water into two hydrogen ions and one sulfate ion.
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Triprotic Acid

Triprotic acids are acids that can donate three protons. A common example is Phosphoric Acid (\(H_3PO_4\)). Phosphoric acid can dissociate in water into three hydrogen ions and one phosphate ion.

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