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Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so H2S is a more stable, weaker base than H2O.
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so H 2 S is a more stable, weaker base than H 2 O.
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so H2S is a more stable, stronger acid than H2O.
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so H 2 S is a more stable, stronger acid than H 2 O.
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so HS– is a more stable, stronger acid than OH–.
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so HS – is a more stable, stronger acid than OH – .
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so HS– is a more stable, weaker base than OH–.
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The statement that correctly explains why H₂S is a stronger acid than water (H₂O) is:
Sulfur (S) has a larger atomic size than oxygen (O), so H₂S is a more stable, stronger acid than H₂O.
This is because the larger size of the sulfur atom allows for a weaker H-S bond compared to the H-O bond in water. This weaker bond can dissociate more easily, leading to a greater tendency to donate a proton (H⁺), which characterizes acidity.
