Does a low pKa mean the acid the strong?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-03T17:01:14

strong acid

we know that,

#pK_w=pK_a+pK_b#

for normal temperature,

#pK_w=14#,

as, #pK_a< pK_b#

so,

#pK_a~~14#

so, the acid is strong.