Which of the following is true when comparing two acids? A) The stronger acid has the larger K_a. B) The stronger acid has the larger pK_a. C) The stronger acid has the larger K_aand the larger pK_a D) None of these

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The strength of an acid is determined by its acid dissociation constant (K_a). A larger K_a indicates a stronger acid, while a larger pK_a (which is the negative logarithm of K_a) indicates a weaker acid.

Which of the Following Is True When Comparing Two Acids