Which of the following statements about strong or weak acids is true?
A)A weak acid and a strong acid at the same concentration are equally corrosive.
B)A weak acid readily forms ions when dissolved in water.
C)A strong acid will never react with a strong base.
D)A weak acid will react with a strong base.

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Weak acids do not fully ionize in water, but they do react with strong bases to form a salt and water. Strong acids, on the other hand, fully ionize in water and do not necessarily need a strong base to react with. Therefore, a weak acid will react with a strong base.

Which of the Following Statements About Strong or Weak Acids