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Praxis II General Science

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding properties that affect acid strength?
  1. The more polar the acid bond is, the stronger the acid is.
  2. The stronger the acid bond is, the stronger the acid is.
  3. All strong acids should be hydrophobic in nature.
  4. The less polar the acid bond is, the weaker the acid is.
  5. The weaker the acid bond is, the stronger the acid is.
Explanation
Answer: E - Acid strength decreases as polarity or strength of bond increases. Thus, if the acid bond is weak, the acid will be strong, and vice versa.
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