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Section 2

Strength of Acids

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Strong Acids

In water, strong acids completely dissociate into free protons and their conjugate base.

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Weak Acids

A weak acid only partially dissociates in solution.

Calculating Percent Dissociation

Percent dissociation represents an acid's strength and can be calculated using the Ka value and the solution's pH.

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