Identifying the strongest acid

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Start date Jun 8, 2008
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In summary, a strong acid is a compound that fully breaks apart into ions when mixed with water, creating a highly acidic solution. Its strength can be measured by its pH level and its ability to dissociate in water. Examples of strong acids include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and nitric acid. Strong acids differ from weak acids in that they fully dissociate, while weak acids only partially dissociate. The strength of an acid cannot be changed, but its concentration can be altered through dilution with water.

Jun 8, 2008

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Jun 9, 2008

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So, you have a benzylic alcohol and two phenols. Are phenols more or less acidic than alcohols? One of the phenols has an electron withdrawing group para to the OH. Do electron withdrawing groups increase or decrease acidity?

Jun 11, 2008

Libra_girl

More acidic?

Jun 13, 2008

Kushal

the stronger the acid, the easier it will be to remove a proton(H⁺) from it.

1. What is the definition of a strong acid?

A strong acid is a compound that completely dissociates into ions when dissolved in water, resulting in a highly acidic solution.

2. How can the strength of an acid be determined?

The strength of an acid can be determined by measuring its pH level. The lower the pH, the stronger the acid. Another way is to test the acid's ability to dissociate in water.

3. What are some examples of strong acids?

Some examples of strong acids include hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and nitric acid.

4. How do strong acids differ from weak acids?

Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate. This means that strong acids have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions and a lower pH than weak acids.

5. Can the strength of an acid be changed?

No, the strength of an acid is determined by its chemical properties and cannot be changed. However, its concentration can be altered by dilution with water.