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What is meant by strong acids and weak acids? Classify the following into strong acids and weak acids:
HCl, CH3COOH, H2SO4, HNO3, H2CO3, H2SO3

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Strong acids are those that completely dissociate into their ions when mixed with water, whereas weak acids are those that dissociate only partially into their ions when added to water.

Strong acids – HCl, H2SO4, HNO3
Weak acids – CH3COOH, H2CO3, H2SO3

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