Two solutions of equal volume and equal molar concentration are prepared: one containing hydrochloric acid (HCl) and one containing acetic acid (CH₃COOH). Which statement correctly discriminates between these two acids?
Chemistry · Unit 3 · Chemical equilibrium systems · Chemical equilibrium
Discriminate between strong and weak acids and bases in terms of the extent of dissociation, rate of reaction, pH and electrical conductivity.
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Two solutions, each with a concentration of 0.1 mol/L, are prepared at 298 K: Solution A contains hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Solution B contains ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH). Both acids are completely mixed with water. (a) Classify each acid as strong or weak. (b) Explain your classification in terms of the extent of ionisation.
A student compares two acid solutions, each with the same initial concentration. Solution X dissociates completely in water, whilst Solution Y establishes an equilibrium with only 2.8% of the acid molecules ionised. Which statement correctly discriminates between these two acids?