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14.6—The difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation

Syllabus
2017
Objective
14.6
Level
A2

—The difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation

Understand the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation.

Use —the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because —the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —The difference between a strong acid and a weak acid in terms of the degree of dissociation is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Chemistry A2