Which factor(s) do we use to determine the stronger acid when comparing the strengths of two weak acids? A) the values of the acid dissociation constant B) the pK_a values of the acids C) the values of the acid dissociation constant and the pK_a values of the acids D) none of these

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The strength of a weak acid is determined by its acid dissociation constant (Ka) and its pKa value. Both of these factors indicate how well an acid donates its proton in solution. The higher the Ka and the lower the pKa, the stronger the acid.

Which Factor(s) Do We Use to Determine the Stronger Acid