Distinguishing the strength of Acids and Bases - Indicators

[Ananya_2L]

What are the different indicators that can distinguish the strength of Acids and Bases (in terms of, what are the ways to distinguish weak and strong acids and bases)?

[Mathangi Swaminathan 2L]

Hi! There's a list of acids and bases that the professor has posted on his website that you can memorize that is pretty helpful in distinguishing weak vs. strong acids or bases. There are also indicators for strong bases such as a hydroxide being attached to a Group 1 or 2 cations.

[Arielle Luong]

The strength of and acid is pretty dependent on the stability of the atom. A strong acid/base is more stable after its reaction with water than it is in its acidic/basic state. This is why most of the strong acids and bases have elements from group 1/ group 17. These are some of the more reactive elements because of their electron configurations.

There are only a few of each though so I would say it's easier to just memorize them so you don't accidentally assume something as strong/weak during a test