Fizzing races: Ionization of of HCl and Acetic Acid

Description: Equal molar concentrations of HCl and Acetic acids are poured into two beakers containing sodium carbonate. The beaker containing the acetic acid gradually fizzes up beaker, while the HCl immediately fizzes up and runs over the top of the beaker.

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