Which of the Following Indicates an Acidic Solution

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates an acidic solution?

• A) pH = 7.5
• B) [H₃O⁺] = 5.0  10^-5
• C) [OH^-] = 2.0  10^-8
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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