Differentiate between a weak acid and a weak base.

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Weak acid Weak base
1.The acids which do not dissociate completely into its ions in an aqueous solution, are called weak acids. 1.The bases which do not dissociate completely into its ions in an aqueous solution, are called weak bases.
2. They undergo partial dissociation to generate hydrogen (H⁺) ions in an aqueous solution. 2. They undergo partial dissociation to generate hydroxide (OH^-) ions in an aqueous solution.
3.Their pH value ranges from 5 to 7. 3. Their pH value ranges from 7 to 10.
4. Examples of weak acids are Acetic acid, Benzoic acid etc. 4. Examples of weak bases are Ammonia, Pyridine etc.

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Weak acid	Weak base
1.The acids which do not dissociate completely into its ions in an aqueous solution, are called weak acids.	1.The bases which do not dissociate completely into its ions in an aqueous solution, are called weak bases.
2. They undergo partial dissociation to generate hydrogen (H⁺) ions in an aqueous solution.	2. They undergo partial dissociation to generate hydroxide (OH^-) ions in an aqueous solution.
3.Their pH value ranges from 5 to 7.	3. Their pH value ranges from 7 to 10.
4. Examples of weak acids are Acetic acid, Benzoic acid etc.	4. Examples of weak bases are Ammonia, Pyridine etc.