Question

How do you measure the strength of an acid or a base?

Answer 1

All acids and bases do not ionize or dissociate to the same extent. This leads to the statement that acids and bases are not all of equal strength in producing H+ and OH- ions in solution. The acid and base dissociation constant is the measure of the strength of the acids and bases. The higher the dissociation constant the stronger the acid or base. Since electrolytes are created as ions are freed into solution there is a relationship between the strength of an acid, a base, and the electrolyte it produces. Strong acids and strong bases make strong electrolytesAcids and bases are measured using the pH scale.