Which Has the Greater PK_a, a Weak Acid or a Strong

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which has the greater pK_a, a weak acid or a strong acid?

• A) A weak acid.
• B) A strong acid
• C) They should dissociate about the same.
• D) It's impossible to predict.

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