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Question
Give a reason:
HCl is a strong acid and acetic acid is a weak acid.
Give Reasons
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Solution
HCl is a strong acid because it ionises almost completely in water, producing a high concentration of H+ ions. Acetic acid is a weak acid because it ionises only partially in water, producing a comparatively low concentration of H+ ions.
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