Select the correct statement regarding weak and strong acids.

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A weak acid is an acid that only partially ionizes in water, meaning that it does not completely release all of its protons. As a result, it is more resistant to changes in pH because it does not release a large amount of protons that would alter the balance of H+ and OH- ions in solution. Strong acids, on the other hand, completely ionize in water, releasing a large amount of protons, which can easily alter the pH of the solution. Therefore, a strong acid will not resist changes to pH, as stated in choice B. Choice C is incorrect because a strong acid will readily release its protons, hence the term "strong" acid. Choice D is also incorrect because a weak acid, as explained above, only partially dissociates in water and does not completely release its protons.

Select the Correct Statement Regarding Weak and Strong Acids