Question

Relate the strength of a weak acid to the strength of a conjugate base.

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Answer 1

There is a relationship between the strength of an acid (or base) and the strength of its conjugate base (or conjugate acid): The stronger the acid, the weaker its conjugate base. The weaker the acid, the stronger its conjugate base. The stronger the base, the weaker its conjugate acid.

Step-by-step explanation

The strength of an acid and a base is determined by how completely they dissociate in water. Strong acids (like stomach acid) break down or dissociate in water. Weak acids maintains their protons in water.