Which of the Following Statements Regarding Acidity, Basicity, PH, and POH

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding acidity, basicity, pH, and pOH is NOT correct?

• A)[H⁺]= [OH^-] in a neutral solution, and the pH = 7 at 25°C.
• B)[H⁺] \(\gt\)[OH^-] in an acidic solution, and the pH \(\lt\) 7 at 25°C.
• C)[H⁺] \(\lt\)[OH^-] in a basic solution, and the pH \(\gt\)7 at 25°C.
• D)If [H⁺] increases in a solution, [OH^-] must decrease.
• E)If the pH of a solution increases, its [H⁺] increases.

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