Chemistry
What do you understand by the strength of an acid? On which factor does the strength of an acid depend.
Answer
The strength of an acid is the measure of concentration of hydronium ions [H3O+] produced by that acid in aqueous solution.
Factors on which the strength of an acid depends are:
- Degree of ionisation (α).
- Concentration of hydronium ions [H3O+] produced by that acid in aqueous solution.
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