Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes A and B. HCl is added to A, and CH₃COOH is added to B. Both acids have the same amount and concentration. In which test tube will fizzing occur more vigorously and why?

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Test tube A, because HCl is a strong acid and produces more H⁺ ions.

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Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes A and B. HCl is added to A, and CH₃COOH is added to B. Both acids have the same amount and concentration. In which test tube will fizzing occur more vigorously and why?

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