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ChemistryGOCAcid BaseEasy2 minQB
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Predict the more acidic compound : H₂O or H₂S.

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Answer:
A
Solution:

The conjugate bases are OH⁻ and HS⁻, atoms in the same column, so size decides : sulphur is larger than oxygen, so HS⁻ holds the negative charge better. H₂S is the stronger acid.

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