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Acid dissociation constant

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The equilibrium constant (Ka) for the dissociation of a weak acid, used to quantify acid strength; Ka = [H⁺][A⁻]/[HA].

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Weak Acid and Base Equilibria

Unit 8

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