When a strong acid is added to water,
A) more of it dissolves than in the case of a weak acid.
B) more of it dissociates than in the case of a weak acid.
C) more of it forms hydroxide ions than in the case of a weak acid.
D) less of it forms hydronium ions than in the case of a weak acid.

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, meaning that all of the acid molecules break apart into ions. In contrast, weak acids only partially dissociate, meaning that only a fraction of the acid molecules break apart into ions. Therefore, more of a strong acid will dissociate than a weak acid when both are added to water.

When a Strong Acid Is Added to Water