1a) Describe the difference between strong and weak acids. 1b) HCl is a strong acid. Draw the spin diagram for a chlorine atom.
1a) Strong acids fully dissociate in water, whereas weak acids only partially dissociate in water - thus forming an equilibrium mixture.
1b) See diagram.
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