Question

What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid and a strong base and a weak base?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Strong acid - It is the species which can readily release proton when mixed with water , as it dissociated readily to give a proton .

For example , sulfuric acid , hydrochloric acid .

Weak acid - It is the species which can not readily release proton when mixed with water .

For example , Ethanoic acid .

Strong Base - It is the species which can readily release Hydroxyl ion when mixed with water , as it dissociated readily to give the ion OH⁻ .

For example,

Sodium hydroxide , Potassium hydroxide .

Weak acid -  It is the species which can not readily release Hydroxyl ion when mixed with water .

For example , ammonia .