Which of the following statements best describes the acid-base relationship?
A) As acid strengths decrease, conjugate base strengths increase.
B) As base strengths decrease, conjugate acid strengths decrease.
C) As acid strengths decrease, conjugate base strengths increase and conjugate acid strengths decrease.
D) None of these.

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The strength of an acid and its conjugate base are inversely related. As the strength of an acid decreases, the strength of its conjugate base increases. This is because a weaker acid is less likely to donate a proton, meaning its conjugate base is more likely to accept a proton.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Acid-Base Relationship