Chemistry
State on what basis does the strength of an acid and an alkali depend on.
Acids Bases Salts
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Strength of acids depends on the concentration of hydronium ion [H3O+] present in an aqueous solution of an acid.
Strength of alkali depends on the concentration of the hydroxyl ions [OH-] present in an aqueous solution of the alkali.
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