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Part A
Based on molecular structure, arrange the following sets of oxyacids in order of increasing acid strength. HClO3,HIO3,HBrO3
Based on molecular structure, arrange the following sets of oxyacids in order of increasing acid strength.
Part B
Explain your reasoning.
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For oxyacids, how does acid strength depend on
a. the strength of the bond to the acidic hydrogen atom?
b. the electronegativity of the element bonded to the oxygen atom that bears the acidic hydrogen?
c. the number of oxygen atoms?
d. How does the strength of a conjugate base depend on these factors?
Explain how to name binary ionic compounds. How do you name an ionic compound if it contains a polyatomic ion?