Combined Science GCSE
Comparing strong and weak acids at equal concentration
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At the same total acid concentration, a greater degree of ionisation results in a higher concentration of H⁺ ions, so the stronger acid has the lower pH.
Topics that use Comparing strong and weak acids at equal concentration
- Strong and weak acids (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balanced ionic equations for monoprotic and diprotic acids
- Equilibrium between intact acid molecules and ions
- Lower H⁺(aq) concentration and less acidic behaviour
- Neutral solutions
- Production of H⁺(aq) ions and acidic properties
- The pH scale
- Weak acid
- Acid strength and extent of ionisation
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