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A solution conducts an electric current more easily when the solution contains more ions. An acidic solution conducts an electric current very easily. What type of acid is in this solution?
a weak acid because it dissociates completely
a strong acid because it dissociates completely
a weak acid because it dissociates partially
a strong acid because it dissociates partially

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A strong acid because it dissociates completely.

Explanation: Strong acids (e.g., HCl, HNO3) ionize nearly 100% in water, producing many ions (H+ and anions), which conduct electricity well. Weak acids only partially dissociate and produce far fewer ions, so their solutions conduct poorly.