17. Acid and Base Equilibrium

Which of the following compound(s) cannot be classified as an acid?

A. H₂S

B. HCN

C. H₂

D. C₂H₆

E. All are acids

Which is the weakest acid from the following?

Which of the following acids would be classified as the strongest?

Rank the following oxyacids in terms of increasing acidity. 

a) HClO₃

b) HBrO₄

c) HBrO₃

d) HClO₄

Classify each of the following as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base.

Classify each of the following as a strong acid, weak acid, Strong base, or weak base. 

Classify each of the following as a strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base.

Which of the following is true in regards to HNO₃? 

a) It has a bitter taste.                                                                        b) It produces H⁺ ions in water.

c) It exists as only molecules when dissolved in H₂O.                    d) It decreases the acidity of the solution.

Which of these substances contributes to soap's slippery texture: an acid, a base, carbonate, or water?

According to the Arrhenius concept, if HNO₃ were dissolved in water, it would act as