Question

An acid when added in water, has an active acidity of 0.099 M and potential acidity of 0.001 M and the total acid concentration is 0.100 M. This acid will be a

A Weak acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Strong acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Neutral Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Active acidity refers to the H+ ion concentration in solution while the un-dissociated acid is considered potential acidity. In case of strong acids, 100 % dissociation occurs when it is added in water which means that the active acidity of the acid will be more. And pH measure active acidity

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