Question

How do we differentiate between a strong acid and a weak base in terms of ion-formation in aqueous solutions?

Answer 1

Observing ion production in aqueous solutions helps distinguish between strong acids and weak bases. Strong acids completely ionize water, creating a large concentration of hydrogen ions (H+), while weak bases only partially ionize, producing a lesser concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-). The main distinction is the type and extent of ionization.