Is chloric acid strong or weak?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether chloric acid is classified as a strong or weak acid, which relates to its ability to dissociate in water and the extent of its ionization.

More Information

Chloric acid (HClO3) completely dissociates in water, which classifies it as a strong acid.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing chloric acid (HClO3) with hypochlorous acid (HClO), which is a weak acid.

Sources

• The Strength of Acids - Purdue University - chem.purdue.edu
• Chloric Acid - PubChem - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov