The same number of moles of acetic acid and hydrogen chloride are placed in beakers containing water.After this addition,the beaker with the HCl has more hydronium ions than the beaker with added acetic acid.HCl is classified as
A)a weaker acid than acetic acid.
B)a stronger acid than acetic acid.
C)equal in acid strength to acetic acid.
D)a base.

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The beaker with hydrogen chloride has more hydronium ions because HCl is a stronger acid than acetic acid. The stronger the acid, the more it donates protons or H+ ions in water, leading to the formation of more hydronium ions. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

The Same Number of Moles of Acetic Acid and Hydrogen