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Look at the diagram showing hydrochloric acid being added to water.


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Which statement best explains what is taking place?
A strong acid is disassociated completely, producing more conjugate base.
A strong base is disassociated completely, producing more conjugate acid.
Hydrogen is combining with chlorine to form more acid.
Hydrogen is combining with chlorine to form a strong base.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A strong acid is dissociated completely, producing more conjugate base.

HCl is a strong acid that ionizes in water to H+ (or H3O+) and Cl−; Cl− is the conjugate base.