1. If an acid has a aka value of 4.2x10^-7, what does this mean in terms of the strength of the acid? 1a. If a second, different acid has a Ka value of 7.1x10^-4, how can you decide if it is a weaker or stronger acid than the one previously mentioned.

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1. If an acid has a aka value of 4.2x10^-7, what does this mean in terms of the strength of the acid? 1a. If a second, different acid has a Ka value of 7.1x10^-4, how can you decide if it is a weaker or stronger acid than the one previously mentioned.
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