Question

question 2 (2 points)
answer each of the following for the following reaction
hcl + h₂o → cl⁻¹ + h₃o⁺¹
1 is the acid
2 is the base
3 is the conjugate acid
4 is the conjugate base
hcl is a 5 acid so we use the one - directional arrow
a. hcl b. h⁺ c. h₃o⁺¹ d. cl⁻¹ e. h₂o
f. strong g. weak

Explanation:

Step 1: Identify the acid

An acid donates a proton ($H^+$). In the reaction $HCl + H_2O
ightarrow Cl^{-1} + H_3O^{+1}$, $HCl$ donates a proton to $H_2O$. So the acid is $HCl$ (Option A).

Step 2: Identify the base

A base accepts a proton. $H_2O$ accepts a proton from $HCl$ to form $H_3O^{+1}$. So the base is $H_2O$ (Option E).

Step 3: Identify the conjugate acid

A conjugate acid is formed when a base accepts a proton. $H_2O$ (base) accepts a proton to form $H_3O^{+1}$, so the conjugate acid is $H_3O^{+1}$ (Option C).

Step 4: Identify the conjugate base

A conjugate base is formed when an acid donates a proton. $HCl$ (acid) donates a proton to form $Cl^{-1}$, so the conjugate base is $Cl^{-1}$ (Option D).

Step 5: Identify the type of acid (strong/weak)

$HCl$ is a strong acid, meaning it completely dissociates in water, which is why we use a one - directional arrow. So the type of acid is strong (Option F).

Answer:

1. A. HCl
2. E. $H_2O$
3. C. $H_3O^{+1}$
4. D. $Cl^{-1}$
5. F. strong