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Weak Acid-Base Equilibria

Definition

This refers to how weak acids or bases partially ionize in water solution leading to an equilibrium between un-ionized and ionized species.

Related terms

pH: A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.

Ka/Kb: Acid dissociation constant/base dissociation constant. It measures the strength of an acid in solution/base in solution.

Buffer Solution: A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of an acid or base are added.

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Study guides (1)

  • AP Chemistry - 8.3 Weak Acid and Base Equilibria

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