Strong and Weak Acids and Bases

These flashcards cover the essential vocabulary related to strong and weak acids and bases, their dissociation behaviors, and related concepts.

Dissociation

The process by which an acid separates into ions in solution; strong acids have one-way reactions, while weak acids have reversible reactions.

pKa value

A measure of the acidity of an acid; lower pKa values (less than -1) indicate stronger acids.

Basic Salt

A salt that produces a pH greater than seven when dissolved in water, typically derived from a weak acid and a strong base.

Neutral Salt

A salt that does not affect the pH of a solution and typically comes from a strong acid and a strong base.

Neutral Ions

Conjugate bases of strong acids and also Akali Metals 

Basic Ions

Conjugate bases of weak acids