Trends in Acid and Base Strengths (16.2.6)

Question 1

• Factors that influence acidity include electronegativity, electron affinity (EA), bond strength, and the acid-dissociation constant (Ka).

Answer 1

• Factors that influence acidity include electronegativity, electron affinity (EA), bond strength, and the acid-dissociation constant (Ka).

Question 2

• The entropy of hydration is a measure of the change in disorder when a substance is dissolved in water.

Answer 2

• The entropy of hydration is a measure of the change in disorder when a substance is dissolved in water.

Question 3

• Adding oxygen stabilizes the negative charge on a conjugate base by inductive effects and resonance effects.

Answer 3

• Adding oxygen stabilizes the negative charge on a conjugate base by inductive effects and resonance effects.

Question 4

• The oxoacids of the elements in their highest oxidation states demonstrate trends in acidity and basicity.

Answer 4

• The oxoacids of the elements in their highest oxidation states demonstrate trends in acidity and basicity.