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Which of the Following Statements About Assignments Is True

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Which of the following statements about assignments is true?


Definitions:

Acids

Substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water, typically having a sour taste and capable of turning blue litmus paper red.

Bases

Chemical substances that can accept hydrogen ions (H+) and are characterized by a pH greater than 7 when dissolved in water.

Hydrophilic

Describing molecules or substances that have a natural affinity for water and can dissolve in or absorb water easily.

Hydrophobic

A characteristic of molecules or substances that do not readily mix with or are repelled by water, often due to nonpolar characteristics.

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