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it means that the acid or the base doesn't completely dissociate when placed in water. Let's take a weak acid. HNO2. When placed in water, not all of the HNO2 molecules will break apart. The ions in the solution will be H+, NO2-, and HNO2. Because there are less ions in the solution, the acid/base is weak. Not all of the HNO2 will break apart! A strong acid will completely dissociate. That means if you place HCl in water, the ions will be H+, and Cl-, NO HCl. This is because once they break apart, the chlorine will stay apart from the hydrogen. This leaves many ions in the solution, making the acid/base strong.
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Is baking an strong acid or weak acid?
If you mean baking soda, it is a base not an acid and I would think a fairly weak one.
Is CHOOH a weak acid or a weak base?
The formic acid is a weak acid.
What combinations of compounds will make a buffer when mixed?
In order to have an effective buffer, one needs to have a weak acid or a weak base, and the salt (conjugate) of that weak acid or weak base. Examples would be :weak acid/conjugate base: acetic acid/sodium acetateweak base/conjugate acid: ammonia/ammonium chloride
A solution containing either a weak acid or a weak acid its saltor a weak base and its salt?
A solution containing either a weak acid or a weak acid its saltor a weak base and its salt?
Is HCN an acid or base?
Yes and no. HCN is a salt, but it is also a weak acid.
Which statement always accurately describes acids and bases a the conjugate base of a weak acid is a strong base b the conjugate acid of a weak base is a weak acid c strong acids and st?
The conjugate base of a weak acid is always a strong base
Is the conjugate of a strong base is a weak acid?
NaHCO3 is a weak base, with a conjugate acid of H2CO3+.
What two components make up a buffered solution?
Buffer solution is a type of solution which contains acid and at the same time a base material. The two components are a weak acid and a conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid.
Is CoCO3a strong acid or a weak acid or a weak base or a strong base?
CoCO3 (Cobalt II carbonate) would be a weak base.
Is C2H3O2 an strong or weak acid or base?
CH3COOH is a acid. It is a weak acid.
Is C2H4O2 weak or strong?
it is a non electrolyte C2H5OH is not a base, its an alcohol, ETHYL ALCOHOL so its just an alcohol
What does it mean to be a strong or weak acid or base?
a strong acid is lower on the pH scale a strong base is higher on the pH scale
