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equivalence point common ion effect principle of microscopic reversibility acid-base equilibrium equilibrium constant dissociation constant ion product acidity exponent equilibrium chemical reaction chemical synthesis reaction mechanism catalysis reaction rate heat of formation acid–base reaction oxidation-reduction reaction ion-exchange reaction photochemical reaction combustion

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