Classify each acid as strong or weak. If the acid is weak, write an expression for the acid ionization constant (Ka). d. H2CO3

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Hello. In this problem, we are asked to identify whether Ben's OIC acid is a strong or weak acid and to provide the acid ionization constant expression if identified as a weak acid. Let's begin by recalling our strong acids. We don't have that many hydrochloric hydrochloric hydro I dick nitric acid, sulfuric acid per caloric acid and clark acid. Since Ben's OIC acid is not among the bunch, it is a weak acid. So it will undergo hydraulic sis to form some ions will form some benzoate, annan's and joining minds. Given that again, this is a weak acid. It donates protons water our acid ionization constant expression. Then we have the concentration of our products over the concentration of our reactant. We call that since water is a pure liquid, it does not appear in our equilibrium cost expression. Acid is a weak acid and the acid ionization constant expression then is shown here again, water is eliminated since it is a pure liquid. Thanks for watching, help this out.