weak acid

Chinese equivalent: 弱酸

weak acid An acid that only partially dissociates in aqueous solution, such as acetic acid ( CH₃COOH ).

Syllabus path: Properties of Substances and Reactions › Properties of Common Inorganic Substances › Acids

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weak acid An acid that only partially dissociates in aqueous solution, such as acetic acid ( CH₃COOH ).

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