Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 10 - Section 10.7 - Buffers - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 356: 10.70c

Answer

Therefore, because it appears lower on the table, HSO4- is the weaker acid.

Work Step by Step

Refer to table 10.3 to view the order of the acids. Stronger acids appear towards the top, while weaker acids appear towards the bottom. HBr is a strong acid, while HSO4- is a weak acid.
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