Most naturally occurring acids are weak acids. Lactic acid is one example. If you place some lactic

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Most naturally occurring acids are weak acids. Lactic acid is one example. $CH,CH(OH)CO_H(s) +H,O({) = H3O+ (aq) + CH3CH(OH)CO (aq)$

If you place some lactic acid in water, it will ionize to a small extent, and an equilibrium will be established. Suggest some experiments to prove that this is a weak acid and that the establishment of equilibrium is a reversible process ----OH Lactic acid