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What do you understand by the strength of an acid? On which factor does the strength of an acid depend.
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The strength of an acid is the measure of concentration of hydronium ions [H3O+] produced by that acid in aqueous solution.
Factors on which the strength of an acid depends are:
- Degree of ionisation (α).
- Concentration of hydronium ions [H3O+] produced by that acid in aqueous solution.
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