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Hydrochloric acid is an inorganic acid with only two atoms in each molecule--one hydrogen, one chlorine. It is a "strong acid" because it dissociates completely when put in water.
Acetic acid is an organic acid with the formula C2H4O2. It is a "weak acid" because it won't completely dissociate when put in water.
Pure acetic acid is flammable and has a pH of 2.4. 38-percent hydrochloric acid has a pH of -1.1 and is not flammable. Both acids in their concentrated forms are dangerous.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoHydrochloric acid is a stronger acid than Acetic acid for these reasons: The strength of an acid is determined by how much of the acid ionises. Hydrochloric is an acid which completely ionised except for a very minute part of it. Equation: HCl(g) + H2O(l) -> H3O+(aq) +Cl-(aq) Acetic acid only partially ionises which can be given by the equation: CH3COOH(l) + H2O(l) CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq) Note that donates reversible arrows.
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∙ 10y agoOne has hydrogen and chlorine in it and the other has hydrogen and fluorine in it. Both are corrosive. The main difference between the two, is that Hydrofluoric Acid is more dangerous because it is easier absorbed. It can cause massive damage to the body.
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∙ 13y agoNo, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid. acetic acid is a weak acid.
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∙ 13y agoHydrochloric acid is more acidic than vinegar. HCL is found inside your stomach, it breaks down everything using the strong acid.
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∙ 14y agoBecause HCl is more polar than acetic acid and easily becomes ionized in aqueous solutions.
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∙ 11y agoacetic acid is pure acetic acid where as vinegar is acetic acid + water...
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∙ 12y agoThe former is a gas and the latter is a string acid that disassociates completely in solution to form,
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Is vinegar more acidic than the gastric juices from inside your stomach?
No. Vinegar contains acetic acid, a weak organic acid. The gastric juices in you stomach contain hydrochloric acid, which is a strong acid.
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.
What is more acidic vinegar or citric acid?
Vinegar is not the same thing as citric acid; vinegar is acetic acid. Acetic acid and citric acid are both weak acids, but citric acid is slightly more acidic.
Which is more acidic hydrochloric acid or picric acid?
Hydrochoric acid is more acidic than Picric acid.Added: Ka(Picric acid) = 0.38, Ka(HCl) >>1
What brand of vinegar has the highest acidic value?
Rice vinegar has the most amount of acidic value. Its key ingredient is acetic acid (ethanoic acid). Rice vinegar is typically 5% more concentrated than regular vinegar.
Is vinegar more acidic than the gastric juices from inside your stomach?
No. Vinegar contains acetic acid, a weak organic acid. The gastric juices in you stomach contain hydrochloric acid, which is a strong acid.
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.
What is more acidic vinegar or citric acid?
Vinegar is not the same thing as citric acid; vinegar is acetic acid. Acetic acid and citric acid are both weak acids, but citric acid is slightly more acidic.
Is acetic acid in your stomach?
No the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is far more acidic than vinegar. The stomach has a lining which is resistant to acid for this very reason.
Which is more acidic hydrochloric acid or picric acid?
Hydrochoric acid is more acidic than Picric acid.Added: Ka(Picric acid) = 0.38, Ka(HCl) >>1
What brand of vinegar has the highest acidic value?
Rice vinegar has the most amount of acidic value. Its key ingredient is acetic acid (ethanoic acid). Rice vinegar is typically 5% more concentrated than regular vinegar.
What does vinegar have that lemon juice doesn't have?
It has a different type of acid. Vinegar has acetic acid, and lemon juice, which is slightly more acidic, has citric acid.
How many times more acidic is stomach acid than a soda drink?
Stomach Acid is Hydrochloric Acid mixed with other substances. The pH of hydrochloric acid is pH = 1. So it is a lot more acidic than a soda drink. Heaven forbid, but when you vomit, that horrible burning sensation is the hydrochloric acid from your stomach, refluxing into your throat/mouth.
How acidic is hydrochloric acid?
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, which means it dissociates completely in solution. You can not be more ' acidic ' than that. Just because an acid ionizes completely doesn't really say how acidic a solution of HCl will be. HCl is defined as a strong acid because it ionizes completely. However, if its diluted enough one can drink it just like vinegar (about a 5% solution of acetic acid). Of course one could dilute it enough to make it so the solution is pretty much no more acidic than pure water. The original answer was probably answering what was the intent of the question, whether HCl is a strong or weak acid.
Is hydrochloric acid clear and transparent?
Yes, hydrochloric acid is clear and transparent, it looks much like water, but much more acidic. Hydrochloric acid has the ability to dissolve calcium carbonate (the material shells are made of).
Which fruits are more acidic than Vinegar Lemon or Lime?
Depending on the concentration, manufactured acids are, such as hydrochloric and sulphuric.
Is vinegar more acidic than sulphuric acid?
Not at all, but it depends on how dilute the sulphuric acid, but usually no.
