Acids and Bases Definitions and Examples

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Strong acids

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Completely dissociate in water, releasing all their hydrogen ions (H⁺).

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Strong bases

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Completely dissociate in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻).

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Weak acids

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Partially dissociate in water.

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Weak bases

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Partially dissociate in water.

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Example of Strong Acid: HCl

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Hydrochloric acid

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Example of Strong Acid: HBr

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Hydrobromic acid

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Example of Strong Acid: HI

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Hydroiodic acid

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Example of Strong Acid: HNO₃

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Nitric acid

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Example of Strong Acid: H₂SO₄

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Sulfuric acid

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Example of Strong Acid: HClO₄

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Perchloric acid