As both these experiments take acids and bases and form neutralized compounds, would the hydrochloric acid (HCl) and the vinegar, which both donate hydrogen ions, be the acid or the base?

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a
Acid
b
Base
c
Neither

1 answer

In the context of the experiments mentioned, the hydrochloric acid (HCl) and vinegar can be considered the acids.