What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid? Strong acids are more reactive than weak acids. Strong acids have a lower pH than weak acids. Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate in water. Strong acids are more soluble in water than weak acids.

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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?
Strong acids are more reactive than weak acids.
Strong acids have a lower pH than weak acids.
Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate in water.
Strong acids are more soluble in water than weak acids.
Transcribed Image Text:What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid? Strong acids are more reactive than weak acids. Strong acids have a lower pH than weak acids. Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate in water. Strong acids are more soluble in water than weak acids.
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