Is HSO4 a strong or weak acid?
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The question is asking whether the compound HSO4 (hydrogen sulfate) is a strong or weak acid. This involves understanding its ionization properties in solution.
Answer
HSO4- is a weak acid.
HSO4- is a weak acid.
Answer for screen readers
HSO4- is a weak acid.
More Information
HSO4- (hydrogen sulfate ion) is the conjugate base of the strong acid H2SO4 (sulfuric acid). While HSO4- can donate a proton, making it an acid, it only partially dissociates in solution, which classifies it as a weak acid.
Sources
- Identify the following compounds are ions as acids, bases: Cl-, NH4+, HSO4- - BYJU's - byjus.com
- Why is HSO4- shown as an example of a weak acid instead of HSO4? - Chemistry Stack Exchange - chemistry.stackexchange.com
- Why is HSO4- a strong acid? - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
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