Which equation represents the reaction of a weak acid with water? hcl + h2o h3o+ + cl- hco3– + h2o h2co3 + oh– h2o h + + oh- hcooh + h2o h3o+ + hcoo-

HCOOH + H2O ↔ H3O+ + HCOO-

Explanation:

A strong acid is one which completely dissociates into its corresponding ions in aqueous medium.

In contrast,  a weak will only partially dissociate such that there is an equilibrium between the dissociated ions and the undissociated acid.

In the given examples:

HCl, HCO3- and H2CO3 are all strong acids. However, HCOOH i.e. formic acid is a weak acid which dissociates in water to form H3O+ and formate ion, HCOO-

HCOOH + H2O ↔ H3O+ + HCOO-

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