Which one of the following is considered a strong acid?

A. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
B. Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
C. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
D. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Respuesta :

Answer: A. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Explanation:

Strong acid is defined as the acid which completely dissociates when dissolved in water. They have low pH. These releases [tex]H^+[/tex] ions in their aqueous states.

[tex]HCl(aq.)\rightarrow H^+(aq.)+Cl^-(aq.)[/tex]

Weak acid is defined as the acid which does not completely dissociates when dissolved in water. They have high pH. These releases [tex]H^+[/tex] ions in their aqueous states.

[tex]CH_3COOH\rightleftarrow CH_3COO^-+H^+[/tex]

Weak bases are defined as the basis which does not completely dissociates when dissolved in water. They have low pH. These releases [tex]OH^-[/tex] ions in their aqueous states.

[tex]NaOH\rightarrow Na^++OH^-[/tex]

[tex]NaHCO_3[/tex] is a salt formed by combination of [tex]H_2CO_3[/tex] and [tex]NaOH[/tex].

As, this compound is completely dissociating into its ions and also releasing [tex]H^+[/tex] ions. Hence, [tex]HCl[/tex] is considered as a strong acid.

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