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4. Chemical changes
4.2 Reactions of acids
4.2.5 Strong and weak acids
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What is a strong acid?
Substance that completely dissociates
Weak acids release a lower concentration of hydrogen ions compared to
strong acids
.
True
Steps in the ionization process of an acid
1️⃣ Dissolving the acid in water
2️⃣ Acid dissociates into ions
3️⃣ Hydrogen ions are released
The degree of ionization measures the extent to which an acid dissociates into
ions
What is the degree of ionization for weak acids?
Partial
Strong acids completely ionize in water, while weak acids only partially
ionize
What degree of ionization do strong acids have?
Complete ionization
Match the pH range with the acid type:
Very low (0-2) ↔️ Strong Acids
Low (3-6) ↔️ Weak Acids
Acetic acid is an example of a weak acid.
True
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong
acid
Weak acids release a lower concentration of H+ compared to
strong acids
.
True
What is the key difference in the degree of ionization between strong and weak acids?
Complete vs. Partial
The degree of ionization determines the
pH
of a solution.
True
Acetic acid is an example of a weak acid, while hydrochloric acid is a strong
acid
Strong acids release a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in
water
Match the acid type with its example:
Strong acid ↔️ Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Weak acid ↔️ Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
Strong acids fully ionize in water, while weak acids only partially ionize.
True
What is the degree of ionization for strong acids?
Complete
What type of ionization do weak acids have?
Partial ionization
The degree of ionization determines the concentration of
hydrogen ions
in a solution.
True
Lower pH values indicate stronger acids with higher
[H+]
What is the pH range of strong acids?
0-2
What happens to strong acids when dissolved in water?
They completely dissociate
What happens to weak acids when dissolved in water?
They partially dissociate
Match the property with the acid type:
Complete Dissociation ↔️ Strong Acids
Partial Dissociation ↔️ Weak Acids
Strong acids release a high concentration of hydrogen ions, while weak acids release a lower
concentration
What does the pH range of weak acids indicate about their hydrogen ion concentration?
Lower hydrogen ion concentration
Strong acids release a higher concentration of
H+
ions than weak acids.
True