what is the theoretical disticntion between strong and weak acids?

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what is the theoretical disticntion between strong and weak acids?

2007-05-12 15:55:24 · 2 answers · asked by no name 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The difference is the extent to which the substance dissociates in solution. The term "strong" does not refer to how corrosive the acid is. Carborane superacid is a million times stronger than corrosive sulfuric acid, but is non-corrosive. Hydrofluoric acid is a "weak" acid because it does not ionize significantly, but it is highly corrosive.

2007-05-12 15:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

strong acids compeletely disassociate in aqueous solution while weak acids do not.

im not sure if this is 'theoretical' or not though. also this was recalled from memory so it could be wrong.

2007-05-12 23:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by hi O__o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋