Which of the following statements is true regarding the properties of strong acids?

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Strong acids are defined by their ability to completely dissociate into their constituent ions when dissolved in water. This means that, for strong acids, all of the acid molecules break apart into hydrogen ions (H⁺) and their corresponding anions. This complete dissociation is what gives strong acids their characteristic properties, such as a low pH and a high electrical conductivity in solution.

In contrast, weak acids do not fully dissociate, which is reflected in the other options that mention partial dissociation or weak ionization. Additionally, strong acids are often highly corrosive in nature, which contradicts the suggestion that they are not corrosive. Understanding these properties is essential for predicting how strong acids will behave in various chemical reactions and solutions.