Question

Verify the validity of the following paragraph.

The H₂Se is the acid and the H₂O is the base. The SeH⁻ is the conjugate base and the H₃O⁺ is the conjugate acid. Both Se and O are in the same group on the periodic table. Se, however has a larger atomic size. Therefore SeH⁻ is a more stable, weaker base than H₃O⁺ so the H₂Se is the acid.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The paragraph contains accurate information. H₂Se is indeed an acid and H₂O is a base. The conjugate base of H₂Se is SeH⁻, and the conjugate acid of H₂O is H₃O⁺. The statement about Se and O being in the same group on the periodic table is also correct. Additionally, the point made about Se having a larger atomic size, making SeH⁻ a more stable and weaker base compared to H₃O⁺, is valid. Therefore, the H₂Se is the acid.