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17. Acid and Base Equilibrium - Part 3 of 4

17. Acid and Base Equilibrium - Part 3 of 4

17. Acid and Base Equilibrium / Diprotic Acids and Bases / Problem 2

Choose the correct statement

A

An aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H₂CO₃, is composed of HCO₃^- and CO₃^2- because it is a strong acid and completely ionizes.

B

An aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H₂CO₃, is composed of H₂CO₃, HCO₃^- and CO₃^2- because it is a strong acid and completely ionizes

C

An aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H₂CO₃, is composed of H₂CO₃, HCO₃^- and CO₃^2- because it is a weak acid and partially ionizes

D

An aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H₂CO₃, is composed of HCO₃^- because it is a weak acid and partially ionizes

E

An aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H₂CO₃, is composed of CO₃^2- because it is a strong acid and completely ionizes.

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