Chapter 14, Problem 2CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The strong Arrhenius acid among ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)$, ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}\left(aq\right)$, and ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\left(aq\right)$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

According to Arrhenius theory, an acid is defined as a species which donates a proton. An acid is defined as a species which can donate a proton $\left({\text{H}}^{+}\right)$. The weak acid that dissociates partially $\left(\sim 1\%\right)$ in water. the strong acid dissociates completely $\left(\sim 100\%\right)$ in water.