The strength of an acid depends on which of the following?

Question

Select one:

a. 

the temperature of the solution

b. 

whether the acid is contained in foods

c. 

whether or not the solution conducts an electric current

d. 

the degree of ionization of acid molecules

Answer 1

The correct answer is d. The degree of ionization refers to the percent of the acid molecule that is dissociated and contributes to the hydrogen ion concentration.