What Differentiates a Strong Acid from a Weak Acid

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Multiple Choice

What differentiates a strong acid from a weak acid?

• A) A weak acid accepts H⁺ ions, whereas a strong acid donates H⁺ ions.
• B) Ionization of a weak acid is irreversible, whereas ionization of a strong acid is reversible.
• C) Ionization of a weak acid in water is incomplete, whereas ionization of a strong acid in water is complete.
• D) A strong acid is more basic than a weak acid.
• E) A strong acid has a pH below 7, whereas a weak acid has a pH above 7.

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