Hydrochloric acid is an example of an _____ acid.

I have no idea what type of adjective they're asking for here, please help me!

Question

Hydrochloric acid is an example of an _____ acid.

I have no idea what type of adjective they're asking for here, please help me!

anonymous · Answer

is a strong acid. the formula is HCI

cathyangs · Answer

But see, the whole thing is"
Vinegar(called acetic or ethanoic acid) is an example of an ____acid, while hydrochloric acid is an example of an ____ acid. 

What would be the first one then? I have carboxylic in the first blank right now.

anonymous · Answer

a weak acid i think

anonymous · Answer

acetic acid is a weak acid. HCI is a strong acid.

anonymous · Answer

the strong acid includes: hdrobromic acid, hydroiodic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, chloric acid, perchloric acid.