The stronger the acid, the ________ the conjugate base.
A)stronger
B)weaker

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According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, a strong acid has a weak conjugate base and vice versa. When an acid donates a proton, it forms its conjugate base, which is the species that remains after the acid has donated a proton. So, a strong acid will donate its proton easily, leaving behind a weak conjugate base, while a weak acid will hold onto its proton, creating a stronger conjugate base. Therefore, the stronger the acid, the weaker the conjugate base.

The Stronger the Acid, the ________ the Conjugate Base