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Weak Acid

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

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.