When comparing two acids which of the following is true? A) the stronger acid has the larger K_a B) the stronger acid has the smaller pK_a C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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The strength of an acid is directly related to its dissociation constant (K_a), so a stronger acid has a larger K_a. The pK_a is the negative logarithm of the K_a, so a stronger acid has a smaller pK_a.

When Comparing Two Acids Which of the Following Is True