Acid Base Concepts

The following table outlines the relative strength of some common acids and their conjugate bases. This concept of conjugate acid-base pairs is fundamental to understanding why certain salts can act as acids or bases in solution. Acid Base Strongest HClO 4 ClO 4 − Weakest acids H 2 SO 4 HSO 4 − bases HI I− HBr Br− HCl Cl− HNO 3 NO 3 ... ................
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