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Which statements explain the difference between strong acids and bases and weak acids and bases?

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A. Weak acids and bases cannot produce neutralization reactions like strong acids and bases.

B. Strong acids and bases are better conductors of electricity than weak acids and bases.

C. Strong acids and bases produce a higher number of ions in a water solution than weak acids and bases.

D. Strong acids and bases produce a lower number of ions in a water solution than weak acids and bases.

Weak acids and bases cannot produce ions when mixed into a water solution like strong acids and bases.

I need an explanation, thank you

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Answer:

B. Strong acids and bases are better conductors of electricity than weak acids and bases.

C. Strong acids and bases produce a higher number of ions in a water solution than weak acids and bases.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main difference between strong acids/bases with weak acids/bases is that strong acid will have most of their molecules ionized. That means, strong acid will produce more ions compared to the same amount of weak acid. This trait also helps strong acid to conduct electricity as they have more ions.

Weak acids/bases can produce ions when mixed into water, but a lower amount. It also can do neutralization reaction but not as many as strong acids/bases.

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