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Give a reason: HCl is a strong acid and acetic acid is a weak acid.

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Give a reason:

HCl is a strong acid and acetic acid is a weak acid.

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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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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - EXERCISE [Page 76]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
EXERCISE | Q 2. (a) | Page 76
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