Strong and Weak Electrolytes
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A strong electrolyte dissociates completely into ions in solution; a weak electrolyte dissociates only partially.
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Dissolved NaOH exists almost entirely as Na+ and OH− ions, while dissolved ammonia stays mostly as intact NH3.
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"Strong" describes how completely a solute dissociates, never how much is dissolved — that idea gets its own name next.
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