Acid ChemicalAn Acid Chemical is a substance that absorbs electrons and gives protons or hydrogen ions. In water, most acids have a hydrogen atom linked to it that may release to produce a cation and an anion. The acidity of a solution is determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions generated by the acid. The lower the pH of the solution, the higher the acidity. Based on how thoroughly acids dissolve into their ions in water, acids can be classified as strong or weak. In water, a strong acid like hydrochloric acid entirely dissociates into its ions.
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