Difference between revisions of "Strong base"

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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.