Weak Acid/Base vs. Strong

[Louis Zhao 4C]

What is the best way to differentiate between a strong acid/base and a weak acid/base. For example how do we know ammonia is a weak base while sodium hydroxide is a strong base and acetic acid is a weak acid while HCl is a strong acid.

[Germar G 4F]

The strength of an acid or base is defined by the extent of dissociation it has in water. So if it is completely dissociated, then it can be considered a strong base/acid. However, if it is partially dissociated, then it will be a weak acid/base.

[Tiffany_Cacy_3D]

If it does completely dissociate in water how do you actually tell when this happens? Is there a way to tell how much it will dissociate?

[sameeksha_panda_3h]

For the purposes of this class, I wouldn't worry too much about figuring out which bases/ acid is stronger because the best way of "figuring it out" would be experimentally. You may be able to have an idea of how much an acid/ base would dissociate based on electronegativity differences though.

[Minsub Lee 3E]

For this class, a good way to differentiate between strong acids/bases from weak acids/bases is by memorizing the strong ones. Only a few acids and bases are strong. If you do not recognize the acid as a strong acid, it is most likely a weak acid.

[Divya Pimparkar 1E]

It's honestly easier to memorize the strong acids and bases so when you have to identify the acids and bases, it will be quicker to recognize which are strong or weak.

[Danny Elias Dis 1E]

Can strength be measured by dissociation in a solvent other than water?

[Sang Hyoun Hong 3G]

Just like others have said, it is much easier to memorize the strong acids and bases to differentiate