Factors that Determine Acidity

Question 1

acidity _____ down the periodic table and _____ left to right

Answer 1

increases, increases

Question 2

inductive effect

Answer 2

electrons are withdrawn to the more polar atom because the CA is more stable

Question 3

hybridization effects

Answer 3

acidity increases when CB of acid is stabilized

Question 4

hybridization effects

Answer 4

acidity increases as s-character of CA increases