Molecular Properties and Acid Strength
Non-metal hydrides: two factors determine acid strength, namely,
the electronegativity of the central non-metal atom E and the strength
of the E-H bond
Non-metal hydride acid strength increases across a period
(E electronegativity effect)
Non-metal hydride acid strength increases down a group
(E-H bond strength effect)
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