Question

Acids that lose a proton easily are weak acids.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(b) False

Explanation: Acids that lose a proton easily are considered strong acids, not weak acids. Strong acids dissociate completely in water, releasing protons (H⁺) easily. Weak acids, on the other hand, do not dissociate completely in water and lose protons less easily. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.