Which of the following can be characterized as a strong electrolyte? A) 0.001 M HCl B) 3.0 M CH₃COOH C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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A strong electrolyte is a substance that completely dissociates into ions in solution. HCl is a strong acid and will completely dissociate into H+ and Cl- ions in aqueous solution, therefore it can be characterized as a strong electrolyte. 3.0 M CH₃COOH is not a strong electrolyte because it is a weak acid and only partially dissociates into ions in solution.

Which of the Following Can Be Characterized as a Strong