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Weak Acid

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A weak acid is one that does not completely dissociate into its ions in water, meaning only some of its molecules donate protons when placed in water.

AP course connection

Topic 8.5: 8.5 Acid-Base Titrations

Unit 8
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