Carla is using a fertilizer that contains nitric acid. How is nitric acid classified?
Answer
A
strong acid
B
weak acid
C
strong base
D
weak base
Explanation
Nitric acid (HNO₃) ionizes almost completely in water, so it is classified as a strong acid. Therefore, choice A, “strong acid,” is correct; it is not a base.
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