What makes a strong base?
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What makes a strong base?
A strong base is a base that is completely dissociated in an aqueous solution. These compounds ionize in water to yield one or more hydroxide ion (OH-) per molecule of base. In contrast, a weak base only partially dissociates into its ions in water. Strong bases react with strong acids to form stable compounds.
How do you remember the names of acids?
These anions usually have the ending “-ide.” As acids, these compounds are named starting with the prefix “hydro-,” then adding the first syllable of the anion, then the suffix “-ic.” For example, HCl, which is hydrogen and chlorine, is called hydrochloric acid. More complex acids have oxygen in the compound.
How do you determine strong acids and weak acids?
If an acid is not listed here, it is a weak acid. It may be 1\% ionized or 99\% ionized, but it is still classified as a weak acid. Any acid that dissociates 100\% into ions is called a strong acid. If it does not dissociate 100\%, it is a weak acid.
What are the seven strong acids and bases?
Before you use your memory tools, make sure you know the strong acids and bases. The seven strong acids are hydrochloric acid (HCI), hydrobromic acid ( HBr ), nitric acid (HNO3), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), hydroiodic acid (HI), chloric acid (HCIO3) and perchloric acid (HCIO4).
Which is the strongest base and acids?
In aqueous solutions, H_3O^+ is the strongest acid and OH^− is the strongest base that can exist in equilibrium with H_2O. The leveling effect applies to solutions of strong bases as well: In aqueous solution, any base stronger than OH− is leveled to the strength of OH− because OH− is the strongest base that can exist in equilibrium with water.
What are the six strongest acids?
The six common strong acids are: (Acronym:CBSPIN) HydroChloric acid HCl. HydroBromic acid HBr. Sulfuric acid H₂SO₄. Perchloric acid HClO4.
Are there good way to remember strong acids?
Strong Acids Mnemonic Device. Use the phrase “Chemistry needs preparation sometimes,help!