weak acid

Examples (10)

• Vinegar is a common example of a weak acid.
• In our chemistry lab, we learned to titrate a weak acid with a strong base.
• Unlike a strong acid, a weak acid only partially dissociates in water.
• Carbonic acid, a weak acid, is responsible for the fizz in soft drinks.
• Many organic acids found in fruits are considered weak acids.
• The pH of a weak acid solution is higher than that of a strong acid at the same concentration.
• The reaction between a weak acid and a weak base reaches equilibrium slowly.
• Although it's a weak acid, you should still handle acetic acid with care.
• The equilibrium constant for a weak acid is represented by Ka.
• Citric acid, found in lemons, is a naturally occurring weak acid.