Which of the following statements about acid strength is true? A)The stronger the acid,the further the equilibrium lies to the left. B)The stronger the acid,the smaller the K_a. C)The stronger the acid,the larger the pK_a. D)The stronger the acid,the smaller the pK_a.

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The stronger an acid, the more it dissociates in water, leading to a larger concentration of hydrogen ions (H+). This results in a smaller pKa value, as pKa is inversely related to acid strength.

Which of the Following Statements About Acid Strength Is True