The larger the value of K_a A) the less highly dissociated the acid and the weaker the acid B) the less highly dissociated the acid and the stronger the acid C) the more highly dissociated the acid and the weaker the acid D) the more highly dissociated the acid and the stronger the acid E) the answer depends on whether the acid is strong or weak

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The symbol K_a refers to the acid dissociation constant (Ka). A larger Ka value indicates a greater extent of dissociation of the acid in solution, which corresponds to a stronger acid.

The Larger the Value of Ka

The Larger the Value of K_a