 ##  [Debye–Hückel Theory](/debye-huckel-theory) 

  ##  [Debye–Hückel Theory](https://natural.quantumdictionary.io/debye-huckel-theory-0) 

  
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Definition

A mean‑field model for dilute electrolyte solutions that accounts for the ionic atmosphere and electrostatic screening to predict activity coefficients and deviations from ideality at low ionic strength.