Question

Solving Acid-Base Equilibrim Problems

Three acids A, B and C have pKa values of 9.46, 3.47 and 8.24, respectively. Which list orders them from strongest to weakest acid?

A. A, B, C
B. C, A, B
C. B, A, C
D. B, C, A

Answer 1

Strong Acids which completely dissociate in water have pKa values less than 1.

Answer 2

now tell what the ans is

Answer 3

which is the smallest value from the three?

Answer 4

B, 3.47

Answer 5

yes then ?

Answer 6

3.47<8.24<9.46

Answer 7

So the answer is D?

Answer 8

Yes!