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Why is HCI a strong acid and HCIO a weak acid?

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Strong Acid: dissolves and dissociates 100% to produce protons (H+) 1. seven strong acids: HCl, HBr, HI, HNO3, H2SO4, HClO4, & HClO3 2. ... Weak Acid: dissolves but less than 100% dissociates to produce protons (H+) 1.

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