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Why is a 10 percent solution of hydrochloric acid stronger than a 10 percent solution of acetic acid?
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∙ 14y ago
Acetic Acid is a weak acid in that it is only partially dissociated. Hydrocholric acid is highly corrosive and is much stronger
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoAcetic acid is in vinegar, so it's edible. However, hydrochloric acid is irritant and corrosive, so if you were to get it on your skin, it could burn VERY badly.
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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.
Stronger acid hydrochloric acid or acetic acid?
Hydrochloric acid is the stronger acid because it ionizes in water, while acetic acid only slightly ionizes in water.
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.
How do you get a 5 percent diluted acetic acid from a 99 percent acetic acid solution?
Take 100 gm acetic acid. With 99% purity,it contains 99 gm of Acetic Acid. To make 5% solution,add 1880 gms water.
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.
Stronger acid hydrochloric acid or acetic acid?
Hydrochloric acid is the stronger acid because it ionizes in water, while acetic acid only slightly ionizes in water.
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!
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
How do you get a 5 percent diluted acetic acid from a 99 percent acetic acid solution?
Take 100 gm acetic acid. With 99% purity,it contains 99 gm of Acetic Acid. To make 5% solution,add 1880 gms water.
What is the pH of a 3 percent acetic acid solution?
2.8
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.
Does Acetic acid contain alcohol?
If it is a mixture, then yes. Pure acetic acid is one hundred percent acetic acid, while vinegar is 5 or 10 percent acetic acid in water. You can make a solution of acetic acid and alcohol.
Is hydrochloric an example of vinegar?
NO!!! Hydrochloric Acid is a mineral acid. Formula is (HCl) Vinegar is Ethanoic (Acetic) Acid a Carboxylic acid. Formula is (CH3COOH)
Type of solution of vinegar?
Table vinegar is a solution of between 4 and 8 per cent of Acetic Acid
