If the compound HX is a strong acid (where H is the acidic proton in this acid), then the ion X¯ is a weak base.

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This statement is true according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases. A strong acid completely dissociates in water to form H+ ions, leaving X- ions as the conjugate base. Since the strong acid has donated its proton easily, it follows that the conjugate base must be a weak base as it is less likely to accept a proton.

If the Compound HX Is a Strong Acid (Where H