Levelling effect

拉平效应

Explanation (EN)

The principle that H₃O⁺ and OH⁻ are the strongest acid and base that can persist in water; anything stronger reacts completely with water.

Explanation (ZH)

H₃O⁺ 和 OH⁻ 是水中能稳定存在的最强酸和最强碱;任何更强的酸或碱都会与水完全反应。

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