Which One of the Following Is a Strong Acid

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a strong acid?

• A)nitrous acid, HNO₂
• B)sulfurous acid, H₂SO₃
• C)carbonic acid, H₂CO₃
• D)hydrofluoric acid, HF
• E)perchloric acid, HClO₄

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Definitions:

Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive argument that consists of three categorical propositions (a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion) that relates three different terms.

Major Premise

In a syllogism, the broader statement that provides the initial argument from which a conclusion is derived.

Categorical Proposition

A claim that validates or contradicts information about every member within a classification.

Distinct Term(s)

Refers to terms in a logical argument or proposition that are recognizably different from each other.