Alkaline and acidic solutions?
Similarly, if i am given an acidic solution, how can i show it is a strong acid and not a weak one?
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Answer:
pH meter is not enought because to show if the base is a strong base or a weak base we need concentration :
If you know the concentration of the base that we suppose 0.1 M if it is a strong base pH = 13.
If the base is a weak base pH < 13.
Similary a strong acid 0.1 M has pH = 1 while a weak acid has pH >1
Use a pH meter to measure the pH..
You can measure the pH of the solution. This will tell you if it is acidic or basic. If you follow this test with a conductivity test, it should indicate whether the base (or acid) is strong or weak. High conductivity indicates complete dissociation (strong), while low conductivity indicates only partial dissociation. (weak)
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