Schematic representation of solute species in two acid solutions of equal concentration.
What does the figure illustrate about the two acids?
- A
HF ionizes completely; HCl only partially
- B
Both acids ionize completely
- Ccheck_circle
HCl ionizes completely; HF only partially
- D
Neither ionizes appreciably
Explanation
A strong acid (HCl) shows essentially only ions in solution; a weak acid (HF) is dominated by intact molecules with only a small amount of ions, illustrating partial ionization.