Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
Hydrochloric acid is regarded as a strong acid because it
A
ionizes partially
B
ionizes completely
C
is a mineral acid
D
reacts with a base
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Correct Option: B
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is considered a strong acid because it ionizes completely in water. This means that when HCl is dissolved in water, it fully dissociates into its ions, H+ (hydrogen ions) and Cl- (chloride ions). This complete ionization results in a high concentration of H+ ions, which is the characteristic feature of a strong acid. The other options are not the primary reason why HCl is considered a strong acid.
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