Weak vs. Strong

[Bao Tram Nguyen]

In class, Professor Lavelle mentioned weak vs strong acids and bases. Can someone explain the difference between them?

[Brianna Becerra 1B]

Stong acids are almost completely ionized in a solution whereas for strong bases they are completely ionized in water. A weak acid will be incompletely ionized in a solution whereas a base would be incompletely ionized in water.

[Yiyang Jen Wang 4G]

Weak acids will have a higher pH value(lower concentration of hydrogen ions) than strong acids At the same concentration.

[Shimei_2F]

Strong acids completely ionize in solution while strong bases completely ionize in water.

[Venus_Hagan 2L]

Basically strong acids dissociate completely and become ions while for weak acids some of it will dissociate and some will remain as acid.

[Jacob Villar 2C]

Stronger acids/bases are completely ionized (dissociated) in solution or water respectively.

[Natalie C 1K]

strong acids dissociate completely in solution, while strong bases dissociate completely in water

[Aliya Jain 2B]

An example of a strong acid is HI, which has long/weak bonds and can dissociate completely. An example of a weak acid is HF, which has short/strong bonds and does not dissociate completely.

[205154661_Dis2J]

Strong acids are completely ionized in water or solution while strong bases are completely ionized in solution. Weak acids and bases are partially dissociated in water/solution.