15.4 Strength Of Acids And Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Explain what is meant by the strength of an acid
A
Strength of an acid can be determined by their ionization in water
An acid, which is completely ionized I’m water, is a strong acid. At equilibrium, a solution of a strong acid will not contain any non-ionized molecules whereas a weak acid ionizes to a limited extent in water
At equilibrium, the solution of a weak acid will contain non-ionized acid molecules and conjugate bases
2
Q
What are the strongest acids and strongest bases that can exist in water?
A
Strongest: H3O+ and OH-
