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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