Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes $A$ and $B$. Hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$ is added to test tube $A$,while acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ is added to test tube $B$. The amount and concentration taken for both the acids are the same. In which test tube will the fizzing occur more vigorously and why?

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(A) The fizzing will occur more vigorously in test tube $A$,to which hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$ is added.
This is because $HCl$ is a strong acid,whereas $CH_3COOH$ is a weak acid.
Strong acids dissociate completely in water to produce a higher concentration of hydrogen ions $(H^+)$ compared to weak acids.
Since the reaction between magnesium and acid depends on the concentration of $H^+$ ions,the reaction in test tube $A$ proceeds at a faster rate,resulting in more vigorous evolution of hydrogen gas.

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