Below are six representations of aqueous solutions of acids or bases, all with e

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Below are six representations of aqueous solutions of acids or bases, all with equal molarities. Small spheres represent hydrogen ions. Larger spheres and rectangles represent other ions or molecules. Answer the following questions about the representations. (a) Which solution is the most accurate representation of HCI(aq)? Explain your reasoning. (b) Which solution is the most accurate representation ofNH_3(aq)? Explain your reasoning. (c) Which solution is the most accurate representation of H_2SO_4 (aq)? Explain your reasoning. (d) Which solution is the most accurate representation of HC_2 H_3 O_2(aq)? Explain your reasoning. (e) Which solution would have the lowest pH? Explain your reasoning.

Explanation / Answer

Hi,

a) solution 2. HCl dissolves completely in solution.

b) solution 3. Since it has 3 hydogens as present in NH3.

c) solution 5. One is hydrogen ion and another is HSO4- ion.

d) solution 6. It has the same number of hydrogen ions attached to larger sized sphere.

e) solution 6 has the lowest pH. Since, it has no free hydrogen ion in solution.

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