3.8 Weak and strong acids Flashcards
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Strong acids
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Strong acids fully dissociate in aqueous solutions (dissociation is where an acid breaks down to release H+ ions in solution)
For example hydrochloric acid is a strong acid
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Weak acids
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Weak acids partially dissociate in aqueous solutions
For example citric acid is a weak acid
3
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Strong and weak acids in terms of pH
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The stronger the acid, the more dissociation meaning there are more H+ ions released which means that lowers the pH
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