Nitric acid is a strong acid. Does this mean that

Question

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!

Answer 1

It means a, not b. In fact, b isn't even close.