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Hydrochloric acid is the stronger acid because it ionizes in water, while acetic acid only slightly ionizes in water.

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Is hydrochloric acid stronger or acetic acid?

hydrochloric acid is stronger than acetic acid


Which is a stronger acid Hydrochloric or acetic?

Hydrochloric acid is much stronger than acetic acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, acetic is weak.


Is ethanoic stronger than hydrochloric?

Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a weak acid and hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid. So, ethanoic acid is NOT stronger than hydrochloric acid.


Why formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid?

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Is ethanoic acid stronger than hydrochloric acid?

No it isn't. Ethanoic acid, more commonly called acetic acid, is a weak acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid.


Why is a 10 percent solution of hydrochloric acid stronger than a 10 percent solution of acetic acid?

Acetic Acid is a weak acid in that it is only partially dissociated. Hydrocholric acid is highly corrosive and is much stronger


If you have concentrated forms of hydrochloric acid strong acid and acetic acid a weak acid which is more acidic which has more hydrogen ions?

Hydrochloric acid has more hydrogen ions and therefore is the stronger acid.


Is vinigar a hydrochloric acid?

Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. It is not hydrochloric acid.


Is acetic acid or nitric acid stronger?

Nitric acid is stronger than acetic acid.


Is vinegar muriatic acid?

No, vinegar is a solution of acetic acid. Muriatic acid is a solution of hydrochloric acid - much stronger acicdity. Don't make salad dressing with Muriatic Acid!


Sulfuric acid plus acetic acid equals?

Hydrochloric acid is HCL Sulfuric acid is H2SO4 Mixing hydrochloric and sulfuric acid would just result in the sulfuric acid sapping (dehydrating) the hydrochloric acid of its water, releasing a small amount of hydrogen chloride. However, no chemical reaction is taking place.


Do you have acetic acid in your stomach?

You will have acetic acid in your stomach if you drink vinegar. If you dont, then you wont have. The acid in your stomach is hydrochloric acid.