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This is because it more readily gives up protons [H+]. Acetic acid deprotonates via a reversible reaction so at any given time there will be less H+ been give off as compared to HCl.
HCl → H+ + Cl-
CH3COOH ↔ CH3COO + H+
Remember it's the number of protons that determine the strength of the acidity.
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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.
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.
Is acetic acid or nitric acid stronger?
Nitric acid is stronger than acetic acid.
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?
Hydrochloric acid, HCl
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.
Is acetic acid or nitric acid stronger?
Nitric acid is stronger than acetic 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
Is acetic acid stronger than phosphoric acid?
No, acetic acid is much weaker,
Formic acid is stonger than acetic acid?
yes formic acid is stronger than acetic acid.
Which acid what is the strongest - Formic acid or Acetic acid?
Acetic acid is stronger than formic acid.
Is hydrochloric acid weaker than citric acid?
No, hydrochloric acid is stronger than citric 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.
