Given the pK? of each acid, determine whether it is strong or weak. citric acid, pK?=3.1 acetic acid, pK?=4.7 sulfuric acid, pK?=-5 nitric acid, pK?=-2
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Typically, an acid with a pKa value less than -2 is considered a strong acid, while an acid with a pKa value greater than -2 is considered a weak acid. Now, let's analyze each acid: Show more…
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