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Hydrochloric acid (HCI) and acetic acid (HC, H2O2) are both acids.

HCl completely dissociates in water, while HC2H2O2 does not.
Which statement best describes these two acids?
O HCl is a strong acid, HC2H2O2 is a weak acid.
O HCl is a weak acid, HC2H3O2 is a weak acid.
O HCl is a strong acid, HC2H2O2 is a strong acid.
O HCl is a weak acid, HC2H2O2 is a strong acid.

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Answer:

I think that A or C is the correct answer

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Answer:

HCl is a strong acid, HC2H2O2 is a weak acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

strong acid: completely dissociates in water

weak acid: partially dissociates in water

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