24. Describe and explain the difference in strength between the acids vinegar, carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid.
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The more hydrogen ions an acid can donate, the stronger it is. Vinegar is a weak acid, with a pH level of around 2.5-3.5. It is made up of acetic acid, which can donate one hydrogen ion in a solution. This means that vinegar is not very effective at breaking down Show more…
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