What Makes an Acid Different from a Base

question 17

Multiple Choice

What makes an acid different from a base?

• A) Acids contain more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions.
• B) Acids have a pH of 7 or greater.
• C) Acids taste sweet.
• D) Acids have equal amounts of hydrogen and hydroxide ions.

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Definitions:

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Autosomes

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are present in pairs in both males and females and carry the bulk of genetic information.

X-linked

A mode of genetic inheritance by which a trait is passed from parent to child through the X chromosome.

Chromosomal Abnormality

A genetic disorder resulting from a change in the number or structure of chromosomes.