Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 720: 16.88a

Answer

$HCl$ is stronger than $H_2S$ because, $S$ and $Cl$ are on the same row of the periodic table, and $Cl$ is more electronegative.

Work Step by Step

- The more electronegative element will attract the electrons from the hydrogen, making the donation easier. Therefore, increasing the acidity.** ** Only if you are comparing elements in the same row, because the size of the atom is a factor too.
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