Strong vs. Weak Acids/Bases

Strong acids and bases...

• do not break apart into ions (non-electrolyte)
• partially break apart into ions (weak electrolyte)
• completely break apart into ions (non-electrolyte)
• completely break apart into ions (strong electrolyte)

Which of the following is NOT a strong acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Perchloric acid

• Hydrofluoric acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following is a weak base

• Sodium hydroxide

• Rubidium hydroxide

• Magnesium hydroxide

• Strontium hydroxide

Which of the following is a weak acid

• $HClO_3$

• $H_2S$

• $HNO_3$

• HBr

Which of the following is NOT a strong base

• $Be\left(OH\right)_2$

• $CsOH$

• KOH

• NaOH

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1