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A '''strong base''' is a [[base]] which strongly attract [[proton]]s (H<sup>+</sup>) in [[solution]]. Some examples of strong bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH).
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A '''strong base''' is a [[base]] which strongly attracts [[proton]]s (H<sup>+</sup>) in [[solution]]. Some examples of strong bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH).
  
 
The [[conjugate acid]] for a strong acid is a [[weak acid]]. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a [[spectator ion]] in a reaction.
 
The [[conjugate acid]] for a strong acid is a [[weak acid]]. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a [[spectator ion]] in a reaction.
  
 
[[category:Chemistry]]
 
[[category:Chemistry]]

Revision as of 03:30, January 14, 2008

A strong base is a base which strongly attracts protons (H+) in solution. Some examples of strong bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH).

The conjugate acid for a strong acid is a weak acid. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a spectator ion in a reaction.