kA and kB
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kA and kB
The lower pKa and pKb, the stronger the acid and base. Does that mean the higher the kA and kB, the stronger the acid and base? Since, they are inversely related.
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Re: kA and kB
Yes that is correct. The higher Ka and Kb, mean that more of the acid or base dissociated, which indicates a higher strength. Due to the math, (log function), the pKa becomes the inverse and lower pKa and pKb values correspond to a greater strength.
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Re: kA and kB
Yes, and you observe the same thing with H+ concentration and pH as well. The higher the H+ concentration, the lower the pH and the stronger the acid. It's just in the nature of natural logarithms.
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Re: kA and kB
Yes that's right! Also remember that it's not like pH where the higher the number the stronger the base and the lower the number the stronger the acid. For both acids and bases, the lower the pKa or pKb the stronger the acid or base.
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