Give the formulae of two strong acids and two weak acids.
Two strong acids are:
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
- Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
Two weak acids are:
- Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
- Citric acid (C6H8O7)
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