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(New page: A '''strong base''' is a base which strongly attract protons (H<sup+</sup>) in solution. Some example strong bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and lithium hydroxide (LiOH). Th...) |
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| − | A '''strong base''' is a [[base]] which strongly | + | 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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:49, July 13, 2016
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.