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Equilibria of Acids and Bases

Question 3 • Crowley Original Credit Chemistry B

Which will become partially dissociated when dissolved in water?

Answer
A
cesium hydroxide
B
potassium hydroxide
C
nitric acid
D
hydrofluoric acid

Explanation

Hydrofluoric acid is a weak acid, so only some of its molecules ionize when dissolved in water. Cesium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are strong bases, and nitric acid is a strong acid; they dissociate nearly completely.

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