Dissociation of Strong Acids

Definition

This is when strong acids break apart into their constituent ions when dissolved in water. For example, hydrochloric acid dissociates into hydrogen and chloride ions.

Related terms

Ionization Energy:

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.

Strong Base Dissociation: Similar to strong acids, this refers to how strong bases separate into their constituent ions when dissolved in water.

pH Scale: A measure used to specify how acidic or basic water-based solutions are.