Compare and contrast weak and strong acids or bases?

How do you compare and contrast conjugate acids and bases?

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    In comparing acids to bases, it's important to think about the interaction between the water and the base or acid. When an acid reacts with water, it gives up a hydrogen ion, so the products of the reaction are H3O+ and a negatively charged ion. The negatively charged ion can now pick up hydrogen ions so it can act as a base and is thus the conjugate base of the acid.

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In comparing acids to bases, it's important to think about the interaction between the water and the base or acid. When an acid reacts with water, it gives up a hydrogen ion, so the products of the reaction are H3O+ and a negatively charged ion. The negatively charged ion can now pick up hydrogen ions so it can act as a base and is thus the conjugate base of the acid.

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