Which of the Following Statements Describes an Acidic Solution

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes an acidic solution?

• A)[H₃O⁺] > [OH^-]
• B)[H₃O⁺] < [OH^-]
• C)[H₃O⁺] × [OH^-] ≠ 1 × 10^-14
• D)[H₃O⁺]/[OH^-] = 1 × 10^-14
• E)[H₃O⁺]/[OH^-] = 1

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Definitions:

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