To sort the given solutions based on their strength of dissolution, we can categorize them into four groups: strong acids, weak acids, strong bases, and weak bases. Here's a breakdown of each compound:
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Strong Acid:
- Hydriodic acid (HI): This is a strong acid and completely dissociates in solution.
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Weak Acid:
- Acetic acid (CH₃COOH): This is a weak acid and does not completely dissociate in solution.
- Hydrofluoric acid (HF): This is also a weak acid, although it is a somewhat stronger weak acid compared to acetic acid.
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Strong Base:
- Lithium hydroxide (LiOH): This is a strong base and dissociates completely in solution.
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Weak Base:
- Ammonia (NH₃): This is a weak base and does not fully dissociate in solution.
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Water: While it is neutral and can dissociate into hydrogen and hydroxide ions, it is not categorized as an acid or base strength but can be seen as the solvent in this context.
Based on the above categorizations, we can arrange them according to their strength of dissolution:
- Strong Acid: Hydriodic acid (HI)
- Weak Acid: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH), Hydrofluoric acid (HF)
- Strong Base: Lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
- Weak Base: Ammonia (NH₃)
So, sorting them based on strength of dissolution:
- Hydriodic acid (Strong Acid)
- Lithium hydroxide (Strong Base)
- Hydrofluoric acid (Weak Acid)
- Acetic acid (Weak Acid)
- Ammonia (Weak Base)
- (Water - as a reference, neither acid nor base)
Final arrangement based solely on strength of dissolution (strongest to weakest):
- Strong Acid: Hydriodic acid (HI)
- Strong Base: Lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
- Weak Acid: Hydrofluoric acid (HF)
- Weak Acid: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH)
- Weak Base: Ammonia (NH₃)
- Water: (Neutral solvent, not included in strength ranking)