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Nitric acid is a strong acid. Does this mean that
a) HNO3 dissociates completely to H+ (aq) and NO3 ^1- (aq) when it dissolves in water
OR
b) aqueous solutions of HNO3 contain equal concentrations of H+(aq) and OH-
(aq)


Thank you!
15 years ago

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DrBob222
It means a, not b. In fact, b isn't even close.
15 years ago

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