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(New page: A '''strong acid''' is an acid which completely dissociates (gives up its protons) in water. Some example strong acids include hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hydrobromic acid (HBr...) |
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The [[conjugate base]] for a strong acid is a [[weak base]]. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a [[spectator ion]] in a reaction. | The [[conjugate base]] for a strong acid is a [[weak base]]. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a [[spectator ion]] in a reaction. | ||
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Revision as of 23:08, September 30, 2007
A strong acid is an acid which completely dissociates (gives up its protons) in water. Some example strong acids include hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hydrobromic acid (HBr). Sulfuric acid is also a strong acid but it is a special case; it is diprotic, but only the first hydrogen completely dissociates in water.
The conjugate base for a strong acid is a weak base. In many cases the conjugate base simply acts as a spectator ion in a reaction.