When Comparing the Strength of Two Weak Acids Which Factor(s)

question 172

Multiple Choice

When comparing the strength of two weak acids which factor(s) do we use to determine which is the stronger of the two?

• A) the size of the acid dissociation constants
• B) the values of the pK_a's of the acids
• C) either a or b
• D) neither a nor b

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