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a strong base produces more ions in solution than a weak base-apex
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∙ 9y agoA "strong" acid (or base) is one that dissociates completely in dilute aqueous solution. One which does not is a "weak" acid (or base). An acid with a pKa (or a base with a pKb) lower than about -2 is considered to be a "strong" acid.
Weak acids and bases can still be quite corrosive. HF is a "weak" acid with a pKa of around 3.2 (which corresponds to only about one molecule out of every 38 or so being dissociated), but it's pretty terrible stuff and will dissolve even glass.
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∙ 6y ago==== A strong base is a base that dissociates completely into a metal ion and hydroxide ion (or nearly so) in aqueous solution. A weak base is a base that dissociates only slightly in aqueous solution.
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∙ 11y agoA weak base comes from a strong acid (when the acid loses a proton or accepts an electron pair). A strong base comes from a weak acid. Generally, acid strength increases with electronegativity and size.
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∙ 14y agoStrong bases are those with very large dissociation constants. Weak bases are those with very low dissociation constants. They get these because strong bases are usually hydroxide salts; all hydroxides are quite soluble, so the majority of hydroxide is released into solution. A weak base is normally a Bronsted-Lowry base, in that it doesn't add hydroxide so much as remove hydronium. Because this is a relatively inefficient arrangement thermodynamically speaking, not many hydronium ions will react this way and so will remain in solution rather than be neutralised.
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∙ 12y agoThe difference between these two are simple. The strong bases pick on the weak bases and call them gay. However, in reality, the strong bases are in fact the ones that are gay. It's a pretty bizarre thing huh?
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∙ 14y agostrong acids completely dissociate in water
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∙ 15y agoStrong bases break up in solution. They producemore OH- ions than equal concentrations of weak bases.
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∙ 13y agostrong bases can abstract proton easily where as weak base can't
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∙ 12y agoA strong base completely dissociates in water to release hydroxide, OH-, ions. A weak base only partially dissociates
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What is the difference between strong and weak bases?
A strong base produces more ions in a solution then a weak base
What is the difference between a strong and light base?
A strong base is a base that readily accpets protons and is fully dissociated in water. A weak base is the complete opposite to it. Note that in English the term is "weak base". "Light base" doesn't really mean anything, even if that would ordinarily be a better translation.
What is the pH difference between a strong base and a weak base on the pH scale?
If you are using the common English definitions of "strong" (meaning 'more') and "weak" (meaning 'less'), then a strong base will have a pH of 12-14 while a weak base will have a pH of 7-9. However, there is a specific scientific definition of 'strong' and 'weak' when used to describe acids and bases. In chemistry, a 'strong base' is a base that completely ionizes in water while a 'weak base' is a base that partially ionizes in water. If you are using these definitions, there is no way to categorically compare the pH of a strong base versus the pH of a weak base - the two variables do not related. Some strong (complete ionization) bases will have a lower pH (7-9) while other strong (complete ionization) bases will have a higher pH (12-14); the same is true of weak (partial ionization) bases.
What is the difference between strong acid and strong base?
A strong base will, in water, fullyhydrolyse to give (react into) hydroxide (OH-) ions.A weak acid will, in water, partially hydrolyse to give (react into) hydronium(H3O+, or H+) ions.The strong/weak difference is in bold, the base/acid difference is itallicalized.
Is borax a weak base or a strong base?
Borax is a weak base.
What is the difference between strong and weak bases?
A strong base produces more ions in a solution then a weak base
What is the difference between a strong and light base?
A strong base is a base that readily accpets protons and is fully dissociated in water. A weak base is the complete opposite to it. Note that in English the term is "weak base". "Light base" doesn't really mean anything, even if that would ordinarily be a better translation.
What is the difference between a strong acid or base and a weak acid or base?
Strong acids/bases will dissociate to almost 100% in water and their conjugate base/acid will be weak. Weak acid/base will not dissociate well in water and their conjugate base/acid will be strong.
What is the pH difference between a strong base and a weak base on the pH scale?
If you are using the common English definitions of "strong" (meaning 'more') and "weak" (meaning 'less'), then a strong base will have a pH of 12-14 while a weak base will have a pH of 7-9. However, there is a specific scientific definition of 'strong' and 'weak' when used to describe acids and bases. In chemistry, a 'strong base' is a base that completely ionizes in water while a 'weak base' is a base that partially ionizes in water. If you are using these definitions, there is no way to categorically compare the pH of a strong base versus the pH of a weak base - the two variables do not related. Some strong (complete ionization) bases will have a lower pH (7-9) while other strong (complete ionization) bases will have a higher pH (12-14); the same is true of weak (partial ionization) bases.
Do Furan is weak base Or strong base?
weak
What is the difference between strong acid and strong base?
A strong base will, in water, fullyhydrolyse to give (react into) hydroxide (OH-) ions.A weak acid will, in water, partially hydrolyse to give (react into) hydronium(H3O+, or H+) ions.The strong/weak difference is in bold, the base/acid difference is itallicalized.
Is milk a strong base or weak base?
It is a strong base.
Is milk a weak base or strong base?
It is a strong base.
Is Ammonia a weak base a strong base?
Ammonia is a weak base
Is borax a weak base or a strong base?
Borax is a weak base.
What are the differences between strong and weak bases?
A strong base disassociates almost 100% in solution, while a weak base may only disassociates to 2% to 3% in solution.
Is KOH a strong or a weak base?
It is a strong base.
