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Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given in the bracket:
(a) Acetic acid and Sulphuric acid (number of replaceable hydrogen ion per molecule)
(b) Electrolyte and Metallic conductor (the particles conducting electricity)

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In acetic acid, although there are four hydrogen atoms in total, only the one attached to the oxygen atom in the carboxyl group ((-COOH)) is ionizable!
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(a) Acetic acid vs. Sulphuric acid: Acetic acid ((CH_3COOH)): It is monobasic, meaning it has one replaceable hydrogen ion per molecule. Sulphuric acid ((H_2SO_4)): It is dibasic, meaning it has two replaceable hydrogen ions per molecule. 

(b) Electrolyte vs. Metallic conductor: Electrolyte: The particles conducting electricity are mobile ions (cations and anions). Metallic conductor: The particles conducting electricity are free electrons.

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