Question

In solution, strong acids and bases ionize completely, but weak acids and bases ionize only partially.

True
False

Answer 1

The given statement is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

Strong acids and bases act as strong electrolytes.They undergo complete dissociation in an aqueous medium to generate cations and anions.

For example HCl ⇄ H+ + Cl-

Hydrochloric acid is a strong electrolyte,it undergo complete dissociation in an aqueous solution to generate H+ ion and Cl- ion.

On the other hand acetic acid is a weak acid and act as weak electrolyte.In aqueous solution acetic acid under partial dissociation to form acetate anion and proton.

CH3COOH ⇄ CH3COO- + H+