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Is hcl a strong acid

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Answer: It is a strong acid

Explanation: The definition for a strong acid is where it ionise almost completely in water

For this instance: H+ ions and Cl- ions It has a large proportion of acid molecules dissociate to release H+ ions. Also they tend to have a low pH (0-2)

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