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Write true or false for the following statements:

The separation of H+ ion from HCl molecules can occur in the absence of water.

False

The separation of H+ ion from HCl molecules cannot occur in the absence of water. As in the absence of any solvent, the H+ would not be able to dissociate from its formula mass.


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Which of the following gives the correct increasing order to acidic strength?

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What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?

(i) The temperature of the solution increases


(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases


(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same


(iv) Salt formation takes place

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Write true or false for the following statements:

Acids give H3O+ or H+(aq) ion in water.

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Write true or false for the following statements:

The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is highly exothermic one.