What is meant by strong bases and weak bases? Classify the following into strong bases and weak bases:
NH4OH, Ca(OH)2, NaOH, KOH, Mg(OH)2


Strong Base: Bases that ionize completely in water to produce a large number of hydroxide ions (OH-) are known as Strong bases.

Weak Base: Bases that ionize partially in water to produce a little number of hydroxide ions (OH-) are known as Weak bases.

NaOH and KOH are strong bases as they ionize completely in water.
NH4OH, Ca(OH)2, Mg(OH)2 are weak bases as they ionize partially in water.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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