Which of the following statements best describes the acid/base relationship?
A) As acid strengths increase conjugate base strengths increase.
B) As base strengths increase conjugate acid strengths decrease.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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As base strengths increase, conjugate acid strengths decrease because a stronger base will hold onto protons more tightly, resulting in a weaker conjugate acid.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Acid/base Relationship