Question

an acid exhibits a 5.2% ionization. is this a strong or weak acid? its not possible to determine this without the chemical formula of the acid. strong acid! the acid produces h+ ions in solution. weak acid! the acid doesnt completely dissociate. strong acid! the acid completely dissociates.

Explanation:

Strong acids completely dissociate (100% ionization) in solution. Since the given acid has only 5.2% ionization, it does not completely dissociate. Weak acids only partially dissociate in solution.

Answer:

Weak acid! The acid doesn't completely dissociate.