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The strength of the acid depends on the amount of hydrogen ions which come from the dissociation of the acid. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) splits entirely into ions: H+ and Cl-, due to a large acid dissociation constant (Ka). Ka of an acetic acid is relatively small (10-4.8). That means that lots of molecules stays undissociated and do not produce H+ ions.
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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 hydrochloric acid stronger or acetic acid?
hydrochloric acid is stronger than acetic acid
Is acetic acid stronger than phosphoric acid?
No, acetic acid is much weaker,
Is hydrochloric acid weaker than citric acid?
No, hydrochloric acid is stronger than citric 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.
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 hydrochloric acid stronger or acetic acid?
hydrochloric acid is stronger than acetic acid
Is acetic acid stronger than phosphoric acid?
No, acetic acid is much weaker,
Is hydrochloric acid weaker than citric acid?
No, hydrochloric acid is stronger than citric acid.
Is acetic acid stronger or weaker than vinegar once formed?
acetic acid is vinegar!
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
Why is spilling 1 M acetic acid relatively harmless compared to spilling 1 M hydrochloric acid?
Acetic acid is much weaker than hydrochloric acid. Weak acids do not fully dissociate into their contituent ions, so there will be a smaller concentration of H+ ions in 1 M acetic acid than in 1 M hydrochloric acid (even though the concentrations of the two acids are the same). It's the H+ ions that burn your skin - that do the damge. So, a small concentration of H+ ions, which is what we have in 1 M acetic acid, will therefore be pretty safe.
Why benzoic acid is comaritively weaker acid than acetic acid?
Because acetic acid have methyl group ,a electron donating group
Why acetic acid is weaker than iodoacetic acid?
Yes. due to the presence of electron withdrawing iodo group, iodoacetic acid will be stronger than acetic 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.
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
