A student compares methanoic acid with hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid.
Both solutions have a concentration of 0.10 mol/dm3.
| Solution | pH |
|---|---|
| Methanoic acid | 2.4 |
| Hydrochloric acid | 1.0 |
The student concludes that methanoic acid is a weak acid but is not neutral.
Explain how the results support the student's conclusion.