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acid Chemical compound containing hydrogen that can be replaced by a metal or other positive ion to form a salt.

Acids dissociate in water to yield aqueous hydrogen ions (H+), thus acting as proton donors. The solutions are corrosive and have a pH below 7. Strong acids, such as sulphuric acid, are fully dissociated into ions, making good electrolytes that conduct electricity. Weak acids, such as ethanoic acid, only partially dissociate. See also base

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