Rank the Indicated Protons in Decreasing Order (Most to Least)

question 54

Multiple Choice

Rank the indicated protons in decreasing order (most to least) of acidity.

• A) II>I>III
• B) II>III>I
• C) I>III>II
• D) I>II>III
• E) III>II>I

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Earth's Crust

The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rocks and minerals, divided into the oceanic and continental crusts.

Oceanic Crust

The thin layer of Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed mainly of basalt and denser than continental crust.

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, characterized by its granitic composition.

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