Elementary Steps of ProtonDissociation -- HA ?H+ + A-

• #1:Break Bond H-A ? H? + A?

• #2:Make H+ H? ? H+ + e-

• #3:Make A- A? + e- ? A-

• ____________________________

• SUM HA ?H+ + A-

The Same for

all acids

The weaker the

bond the stronger

the acid

The Stronger the e-

affinity the stronger

the acid

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