Which of the Following Ionizes to the Greatest Extent

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ionizes to the greatest extent?

• A)HNO₂, K_a = 5.6 × 10⁻⁴
• B)HCN, K_a = 6.2 × 10⁻¹⁰
• C)NH₄⁺, KK_a = 5.6 × 10⁻¹⁰
• D)CH₃CO₂H, K_a = 1.8 × 10⁻⁵
• E)HCO₂H, K_a = 1.8 × 10⁻⁴

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Definitions:

Excess Return

The return on an investment that exceeds a benchmark or risk-free return.

Bogey Portfolio

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Treynor Measure

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Risk-Free Return

The return on investment with no risk of financial loss, often represented by the yield on government securities.