Acid Strength

Define acids and bases according to the Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis theories.

Rank the following in terms of acidity: HClO, IOH, and HBrO. Explain the trend.

Rank the following in terms of acidity: HClO, HClO$_2$, HClO$_3$, HClO$_4$. Explain the trend.

Rank the following in terms of basicity:

HCN K$_a$ = 4.8 x 10$^{-10}$

HSO$_4^-$ K$_a$ = 1.2 x 10$^{-2}$

HS$^-$ K$_a$ = 7.1 x 10$^{-15}$

H$_2$CO$_3$ K$_a$ = 4.3 x 10$^{-7}$