Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying a monoprotic acid with a molar mass of approximately 64 g/mol. Participants explore various resources and approaches to find suitable acids, including both inorganic and organic options.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks a list of acids with a molar mass around 64 g/mol, mentioning nitric acid, boric acid, and chlorous acid as potential candidates.
- Another participant suggests consulting handbooks of chemistry and physics for more comprehensive listings of acids.
- A different participant notes that the initial search was focused on standard solutions rather than the molecular weights of the acids themselves.
- Questions arise regarding the specific constraints of the search, such as how close to 64 g/mol the molar mass needs to be.
- Participants discuss the possibility of using a BASIC program to calculate molecular weights from empirical formulas, referencing a handbook that lists dissociation constants and empirical formulas of various acids.
- One participant mentions a common monoprotic inorganic acid with a molar mass of 63.01 g/mol, questioning how close the target mass needs to be.
- There is a suggestion that if the acid is organic, it would likely follow the R-COOH structure, prompting further inquiry into possible combinations of atoms that could yield the desired molar mass.
- A participant expresses interest in strong monoprotic inorganic acids and invites others to list them by popularity, hinting that the sought acid may be among the more common ones.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific acid that meets the criteria, and multiple approaches and resources are suggested without a definitive resolution.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the exact requirements for the acid, such as the acceptable range for molar mass and whether the acid must be inorganic or organic.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for chemistry students or researchers looking for information on acids, particularly those interested in molar mass calculations and the classification of acids.
But I have a gut feeling there is no need for that. One of the common monoprotic inorganic acids has molar mass of 63.01, that's why I asked how close to 64 it has to be.