Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases

• Strong Acids and Bases react to form weaker acids and bases

  • HCl(aq) + NH3(aq) ? NH4+(aq) + Cl-(aq)

Stronger

Acid

Stronger

Base

Weaker

Acid

Weaker

Base

• The Stronger the acid, the weaker the conjugate base (see table 17.3, p794)

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