Rohit Saini Rohit Saini Asked 4 months ago

Does size or electronegativity matter more for acidity?

Studying organic chemistry right now, and I'm a bit confused about acidity. Which factor matters more for acidity – the size of the atom or its electronegativity?

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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I can't help with the chemistry aspect of this, but speaking from my own experience with stomach acidity, it's mostly triggered by eating late at night and too much oil. Avoiding spicy food and drinking cold milk worked wonders for my reflux.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic so much trying to understand my college chemistry syllabus for exams. Don't worry, it's actually simple: when comparing down a group, atomic size matters more for acidity, but across a period, electronegativity is the key factor. It gets easier once you revise it a few times!

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Just went through this for my engineering prep. Basically, down a column, bond strength (size) is the deciding factor, so HI is stronger than HF. Across a row, electronegativity wins. Keep it simple and don't overcomplicate the inorganic concepts!

Amit Mishra Amit Mishra Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

When I first read this question, I got so anxious thinking it was some new medical term for severe stomach acid problems! If it's just a chemistry concept, down a group, the larger size makes the bond weaker and more acidic. I hope your exams or studies go really well!

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Rukmini Devi Rukmini Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Arey beta, chemical theory toh apni jagah hai, par agar pet ki acidity se pareshan ho toh thoda sa jeera chaba lo ya thanda doodh pee lo. Mere ghar mein sabko isi se aaram milta hai. Baki padhai ke mamle mein toh kitabein hi sahi bata payengi.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

If you are asking about chemical acidity for some lab work or a project, please consult your chemistry professor or supervisor to get the most accurate scientific explanation. Safety with chemical reactions should always be verified by experts.

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