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CBSE - Chemistry - Acids, Bases and Salts

Acids, Bases and Salts

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What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids, separate strong acids from weak acids. Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid.

Acids which get completely ionized in aqueous solution are called strong acids, e.g. hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acid. Acids which do not get completely ionized in aqueous solution are called weak acids, e.g. acetic acid, citric acid, and formic acid.

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