Typical weak bases include ammonia, pyridine, methylamine, as well as conjugate bases of weak acids . Remember, as K b increases, base strength increases. To answer this question, we need to compare K b values. Ammonia is a stronger base than NaOCl. Rather than use the quadratic formula, we notice that x must be on the order of 10 -4 .
Many common acids contain one or more O-H bonds.
These are called oxyacids. To behave as an acid, the substance must lose a proton.