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pKa is a good measure of the strength of an acid; the corresponding version for bases is usually pKb, though the pKa of their conjugate acid could also be used.
You can also just use the straight dissociation constant (Ka or Kb) itself, but taking the negative log of it can be useful, since it compares more directly to the pH of a solution of the material.
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What is used to measure the strengths of acids and bases?
A pH meter.
What are often described as corrostive?
Strong acids and bases are often described as corrosive.
How do the constants Ka and Kb relate to the relative strengths of a series of acids or bases?
Ka and Kb are equilibrium constants for the dissociation of acids and bases, respectively. A higher value of Ka or Kb indicates a stronger acid or base, respectively. The relationship between Ka and Kb can be described by the equation Kw = Ka x Kb, where Kw is the autoionization constant of water.
What is pH scale how it is used?
a pH scale is something used for measuring the strengths of acids and bases.
Why do you think bases are often described the opposite of acids?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do you think bases are often described as the opposite of?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do you think bases are often described as the opposites of acids'?
1) Bronsted-Lowry acids are proton donors. Bronsted-Lowry bases are proton acceptors. 2) Lewis acids are electron acceptors. Lewis bases are electron donors.
Why do bases often described as the opposites of acids?
it is because, when they react to each other, they neutralizes each other
Why are bases described as opposites to acids?
Bases have the ion OH- and acids the ion H+; the reaction between acids and bases is called neutralization and the product is a salt. Basic solutions have a pH over 7 and acidic solutions have a pH under 7.
Why are bases sometimes describes as the opposite of acids?
Bases are the opposite of acids due to the fact they are a hydrogen ion acceptor and an acid is a hydrogen ion donor. In the many definitions of bases and acids, bases do the opposite of what acids do. -- In the Lewis definition, acids are electron pair acceptors while bases are electron pair donors. -- In the Bronsted-Lowry definition, acids are substances that donate protons while bases are substances that accepts protons. -- In practicality, acids lower the pH of a solution and bases increase the pH of a solution.
How are the strengths of acids and bases measured?
The strength of an acid or base is typically measured using the pH scale. Acids have a pH below 7, with lower pH values indicating stronger acids. Bases have a pH above 7, with higher pH values indicating stronger bases.
Is acids and bases corrosives?
Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases
