What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid as well as a strong base versus a weak base with regards to ionization?
1 Answer
Strong acids and bases virtually completely ionise in an aqueous solution.
Explanation:
Let's look at the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases:
- Acids donate
#H^+# ions to an aqueous solution. - Bases accept
#H^+# ions in an aqueous solution.
Strong acids like
Weak acids, like acetic acid (
Strong bases, like
Weak bases, like