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Acetic acid is a weak acid because, like all other weak acids, it only disassociates partially in water (also known as incomplete ionisation).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoit reacts with water to form some ions that can carry current.
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∙ 14y agothis is because a dilute solution of acetic acid doesnt conduct electricity as well as a dilute solution of nitric acid at the same concentration.
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∙ 13y agoThe acetic acid (CH3COOH) is known as a weak acid.
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∙ 13y agocause its not going to murder you
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Is acetic acid a strong acid?
It is a weak acid due to the incomplete ionisation of the acid in aqueous solution.
Is vinegar a strong base or weak base?
Not compared to other acids, but to a normal person, yes. Vinegar is a weak acid.
Why is vinegar a weak acid?
Vinegar contains about 5% acetic acid.
Is vinegar an acid or an akali?
The main ingredient in vinegar is acetic acid (HC2H3O2), which is a weak acid.
Is white vinegar a base or acid?
It's a weak acid
Why is vinegar considered as a weak acid?
Yes - acetic acid (written as CH3COOH or C2H4O2) in vinegar is considered to be a weak acid.
Vinegar is a weak solution of what?
Vinegar is a weak solution of acetic acid.
Is acetic acid a strong acid?
It is a weak acid due to the incomplete ionisation of the acid in aqueous solution.
Is vinegar a strong base or weak base?
Not compared to other acids, but to a normal person, yes. Vinegar is a weak acid.
Vinegar acid or base?
Vinegar is an Acid.
Why is vinegar a weak acid?
Vinegar contains about 5% acetic acid.
Is vinegar an acid or an akali?
The main ingredient in vinegar is acetic acid (HC2H3O2), which is a weak acid.
Does household vinegar contain acid?
Yes, the acid that is in vinegar is called acetic acid. A weak organic acid.
What is vinegar is a weak soultion of?
acid
Is white vinegar a base or acid?
It's a weak acid
Is vinegar acidic neutral or base?
acid
Is vinegar acidic or neutral?
Acidic. Vinegar contains the weak organic acid acetic acid.
