what are the strong acids and what is a good way to remember them
what are the strong bases and what is a good way to remember them
I think but am not sure: are the weak acids and bases everything else?
common strong acids and common strong bases.
http://chemistry.about.com/od/acidsbase1/a/strong-acids-list.htm
http://chemistry.about.com/od/acidsbase1/a/list-strong-bases.htm
am i correct about the weak acids and bases
You are essentially correct but there are other strong acids besides those listed; they just aren't very common. Thereore, you could, by mistake, name a less common strong acid as a weak one. A more accurate statement is that all weak acids and weak bases have an ionization constant, which we usually call Ka or Kb. Those Ka and Kb values are listed in tables. If an acid has no Ka or Kb, it must be strong (assuming, of course, that the table is relatively complete).
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Yes, you are correct. Strong acids and bases are a specific group of compounds that completely dissociate or break apart into ions when they are dissolved in water. Conversely, weak acids and bases only partially dissociate in water.
To remember the common strong acids, you can use the mnemonic device "SAAB" which stands for Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4), Nitric Acid (HNO3), Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), and Perchloric Acid (HClO4). Another helpful way to remember them is through phrases or acronyms such as "Some Nasty HCl Punch."
For strong bases, the most common example is Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH).
As for weak acids and bases, you are correct in thinking that they include all other acids and bases that do not entirely dissociate in water. Examples of weak acids include acetic acid (CH3COOH) and carbonic acid (H2CO3), while weak bases include ammonia (NH3) and aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3).
Remembering weak acids and bases might be a little more challenging, but these compounds are commonly encountered in various everyday substances. It can be helpful to familiarize yourself with their names, formulas, and their common associations or uses to better remember them.