Which of the following statements about weak acids is correct?
A) Weak acids always contain C atoms.
B) The percentage dissociation for weak acids is usually in the range of 40-60 percent.
C) Weak acid molecules readily lose only a small percentage of their acidic hydrogen atoms.
D) More than one correct response.
E) No correct response.

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Weak acids only partially dissociate in water, meaning that they only lose a small percentage of their acidic hydrogen atoms. Choice A is incorrect because weak acids do not necessarily contain C atoms. Choice B is incorrect because the percentage dissociation for weak acids can vary greatly and is not usually in the range of 40-60 percent. Choice D is incorrect because only one response is correct.

Which of the Following Statements About Weak Acids Is Correct