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.
97 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 7.2 Reactions of alkenes and alcohols, covering 7.2.1 Structure and formulae of alkenes, 7.2.2 Reactions of alkenes, 7.2.3 Alcohols, 7.2.4a Carboxylic acids, and 7.2.4b Carboxylic acids as weak acids. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.