Hey, i was wondering..
Why is it that any acid stronger then H3O+ will ionize completely?
attempt: I'll explain using and example.
HCl + H2O ----> H3O+ + Cl-
A stronger acid (HCl) would make the reaction run to completion. The conjuate of this (HCl) strong acid would ionize to produce a weak base,( Cl- ). This weak base will not accept protons and will not react with the Hydronium ion, H3O+ Causing the reaction to stay on the products side and causing the acid (HCl) to ionize completely. Therefore H3O+ is the strongest acid that can exist in water.
Or is this correct??