If a solution has a higher hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration it is

A) Acidic

B) Basic

C) Neutral

D) Buffer

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Burch

3 May, 16:54

If a solution has a higher hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration it is

A) Acidic

B) Basic

C) Neutral

D) Buffer

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A. Acidic

Explanation:

(H+) ions are positively charged and hydroxyl (OH-) ions are negatively charged. More hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions makes an acidic solution, while an alkaline solution has more hydroxyl ions.

If a solution has a higher hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration it isA) AcidicB) BasicC) NeutralD) Buffer

If a solution has a higher hydrogen ion (H+) concentration than hydroxide ion (OH-) concentration it is

A) Acidic

B) Basic

C) Neutral

D) Buffer