Is ionization and dissociation the same thing? (1 Viewer)

[Accuracy]

when talking about strong acids and bases , is it the same to say they completely dissociate/ionize into their ions?

 

[Aykay]

Nope they're different.

When you talk about dissociation, a molecule can break into different (either charged or neutral) species.
For example AB ---> A + B

Whereas for ionisation, the molecule MUST break down into ions.
For example AB ---> A+ + B-

Ionisation is a form of dissociation.

 

[Accuracy]

so am i allowed to say these are the same? or at least, hold true?

- Weak acids partially ionise in water
- Weak acids partially dissociate in water

 

[someth1ng]

Weak acids partially dissociate into its ions in water.