Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
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Chapter 15 - Acids and Bases - Questions & Problems - Page 713: 15.102

Answer

No, this is not a strong acid.

Work Step by Step

1. If this monoprotic acid is strong: $[H^+] =0.0642$, because the acid would completely hydrolyse. 2. Calculate the concentration of $H^+$ in this solution: $$[H^+] = 10^{-pH} = 10^{-3.86} = 1.4 \times 10^{-4} \space M$$ 3. Since the concentration is less than 0.0642, this is definitely a weak acid.
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