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Differentiate between strong and weak acid ​

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Acid solutions contain hydrogen ions. The higher the concentration of hydrogen ions, the lower the pH. Strong acids are fully ionised but weak acids are only partly ionised in solution.

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Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid and ethanoic acid is a weak acid.

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