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Definition of weak acid.
An acid which only partially dissociates in water.
Definition of amphoteric.
Something that acts as both an acid and a base - like water.
Definition of partial pressure.
The pressure a single gas in a mixture of gases exerts on a container.
Definition of the mole fraction.
The fraction of a single gas in a mixture of gases.
Definition of the total pressure.
The sum of partial pressures.
Definition of homogeneous.
The same states.
Definition of heterogeneous.
Different states.
Definition of a Bronsted-Lowry acid.
A substance that can donate a proton.
Definition of a Bronsted-Lowry base.
A substance that can accept a proton.
Definition of a strong acid.
An acid which fully dissociates in a solution.
What do buffers do?
Resist the small changes in pH.
