Which of the following answers is true for the following statement? The conjugate base of a strong acid is: a weak base, a lousy (or very weak) base, an amphiprotic base, a strong base, a weak acid.
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A conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid has donated a proton (H+). So, if we have a strong acid, it means that it donates protons very easily and completely dissociates in water. Show more…
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