Asked by Rik
Explain the difference between a diprotic and triprotic acid.
How does each acid ionise in water?
- I understand the difference between a diprotic and triprotic acid, though I haven't found how each acid ionises in water through extensive research.
Thanks.
How does each acid ionise in water?
- I understand the difference between a diprotic and triprotic acid, though I haven't found how each acid ionises in water through extensive research.
Thanks.
Answers
Answered by
DrBob222
Diprotic is H2A. It ionizes in two steps.
H2A ==> H^+ + HA^- and
HA^- ==> H^+ + A^2-
The triprotic is H3A and it ionizes in 3 steps.
H2A ==> H^+ + HA^- and
HA^- ==> H^+ + A^2-
The triprotic is H3A and it ionizes in 3 steps.
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