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Which is true of weak acids and bases?
They partially dissociate in water.
They dissociate completely in water.
They are unable to react with water.
They lose all their properties when in water.
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They partially dissociate in water.
Explanation: Weak acids and bases only ionize to a limited extent in aqueous solution (an equilibrium exists between undissociated and dissociated forms). For example, acetic acid (CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO– + H+) and ammonia (NH3 + H2O ⇌ NH4+ + OH–). Strong acids/bases dissociate essentially completely; weak ones do not.
Explanation: Weak acids and bases only ionize to a limited extent in aqueous solution (an equilibrium exists between undissociated and dissociated forms). For example, acetic acid (CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO– + H+) and ammonia (NH3 + H2O ⇌ NH4+ + OH–). Strong acids/bases dissociate essentially completely; weak ones do not.
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