Question

Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between an acidic and a basic solution?

A basic solution has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions.
A basic solution has equal concentrations of hydroxide ions and hydrogen ions.
An acidic solution has equal concentrations of hydroxide ions and hydrogen ions.
An acidic solution has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions.

Answer 1

a

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Answer 2

The correct option is A.
A basic solution has a high concentration of hydroxide ions more than any type of ion and that is why it is basic in nature. An acidic solution has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions and that is why it is acidic in nature. A neutral solution has equal amount of hydroxide and hydrogen ions. Solutions are usually classified as either basic or acidic based on their hydrogen ion concentration.