Combined Science GCSE
Equilibrium between intact acid molecules and ions
What Equilibrium between intact acid molecules and ions means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Many intact acid molecules remain alongside a relatively low concentration of H⁺(aq) ions, shown using the equilibrium arrow (⇌).
Topics that use Equilibrium between intact acid molecules and ions
- Strong and weak acids (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balanced ionic equations for monoprotic and diprotic acids
- Comparing strong and weak acids at equal concentration
- Lower H⁺(aq) concentration and less acidic behaviour
- Neutral solutions
- Production of H⁺(aq) ions and acidic properties
- The pH scale
- Weak acid
- Acid strength and extent of ionisation
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