Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The classification of hypochlorous acid,
Concept introduction:
Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.
(b)
Interpretation:
The classification of chlorous acid,
Concept introduction:
Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.
(c)
Interpretation:
The classification of chloric acid,
Concept introduction:
Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.
(d)
Interpretation:
The classification of perchloric acid,
Concept introduction:
Arrhenius gave the definitions of acid and base. According to him, “An acid is a substance which ionizes in water to produce hydrogen ions.” A stronger acid has high degree of ionization and weaker acid has low degree of ionization.
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