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What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids separate strong acids from weak acids . Hydrochloric acid, citric acid , acetic acid, nitric acid formic acid , suphuric acid.

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In aqueous solutions ,strong acids ionise completely and provide hydronium ions . On the other hand , weak acids are partially ionised and an aqueous solution of same molar concentration provides a much smaller concentration of `H_(3)O^(+)` ions.
Strong acids - Hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid , nitric acid.
Weak acids - Citric acid , acetic acid, formic acid.
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