Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Exercises - Problems - Page 522: 53

Answer

a. It is a strong acid. b. It is a weak acid. c. It is a strong acid. d. It is a weak acid.

Work Step by Step

a. When HCl is dissolved in water it completely ionizes. Hence it is a strong acid. b. When HF is dissolved in water it partially ionizes. Hence it is a weak acid. c. When HBr is dissolved in water it completely ionizes. Hence it is a strong acid. d. When $H_{2}SO_{3}$ is dissolved in water it partially ionizes. Hence it is a weak acid.
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