Chapter 14, Problem 5E

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(a)

Interpretation:

The classification of hypochlorous acid, $\text{HClO}\left(aq\right),\sim 1\%$ as strong or weak is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The classification of chlorous acid, ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}\left(aq\right),\sim 1\%$ as strong or weak is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The classification of chloric acid, ${\text{HClO}}_3\left(aq\right),\sim 100\%$ as strong or weak is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The classification of perchloric acid, ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{4}}\left(aq\right),\sim 100\%$ as strong or weak is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.