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What are strong and weak acids? Categorise the following into strong and weak acids.
Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid.

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Strong acids: Acids that release a high high concentration of H3O+ ions when dissolved in water. E.g., HCl,H2SO4,HNO3, etc.
Weak acids: Acids that release a low concentration of H3O+ ions when dissolved in water. E.g., acetic acid, carbonic acid, etc.

Strong AcidsWeak AcidsHydrochloric acidCitric acidNitric acidAcetic acidSulphuric acidFormic acid

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