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Acids

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

Definition

Acids are substances that donate hydrogen ions (H+) to solutions. They have a pH less than 7 and can react with bases to form salts and water.

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