The strength of an acid or a base is determined by the
_______ of the substance in solution. The acid dissociation
constant, _______, is a quantitative measure of acid strength. A
strong acid has a much _______ Ka than a weak acid. The Ka of
an acid is determined from measured _______ values.
Hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid are _______ ionized in
solution and are _______ acids. Ethanoic acid, which is only
about 1 percent ionized, is a _______ acid. Magnesium hydroxide
and calcium hydroxide are strong _______.
Weak bases react with _______ to form the hydroxide ion
and the conjugate _______ of the base. Concentration in solution
does not affect whether an acid or a base is _______ or weak.