Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is a very strong acid compared to ethanoic acid that is found in citrus fruits. Explain (with reference to formation of hydronium ions) why hydrochloric acid has a much lower pH compared to ethanoic acid. You should support this answer with accompanying ionic equations.

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach is a very strong acid compared to ethanoic acid that is found in citrus fruits. Explain (with reference to formation of hydronium ions) why hydrochloric acid has a much lower pH compared to ethanoic acid. You should support this answer with accompanying ionic equations.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

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