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What is the difference between strong acid and weak acid?

A strong acid ionises completely (HCl); a weak acid ionises only partly (CH₃COOH) and has an equilibrium.

A strong acid ionises completely (HCl); a weak acid ionises only partly (CH₃COOH) and has an equilibrium. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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strong acid vs weak acid

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