Acids and Bases
Key Questions
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Answer:
A compound with a proton
#"H"^(+)# that is easily dissociated (removed) into solution. Another way of looking at this is by considering the pH. A pH < 3-4 at#25^@ "C"# is considered strongly acidic.Explanation:
Generally a compound that loses a proton
#"H"^(+)# in an acid-base reaction which forms a weak (stable) conjugate base in turn is considered a strong acid.