Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 007351117X
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-117-7

Chapter 18 - Problems - Page 820: 18.88

Answer

(a) $H_2SeO_4$ is stronger. (b) $H_3PO_4$ is stronger. (b) $H_2Te$ is stronger.

Work Step by Step

(a) For oxoacids: More O atoms increases acidity. (b) For oxoacids: The electronegativity of the central atom increases acidity. Since P is more electronegative than As. (c) For Nonmetal Hydrides: Down a group, acid strength increases. Since Te is below S in the periodic table, $H_2Te$ is more acidic.
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