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Acetic acid is a weak acid because it only ionises to a minimal extent in solution to produce hydrogen ions.

CH3COOH <-> CH3COO- + H+

By definition, a weak acid is a substance which only ionises to a minimal extent in solution to produce hydrogen ions. A strong acid, is a substance which ionises completely in solution to produce hydrogen ions.

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