Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Concentrated hydrochloric acid is classed as a strong acid. What do the terms "strong" and "acid" mean?

  • Astrong: contains a low proportion of water; acid: accepts protons
  • Bstrong: contains a low proportion of water; acid: donates protons
  • Cstrong: fully ionised; acid: accepts protons
  • Dstrong: fully ionised; acid: donates protons

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