Question

A/An ________ solution contains both $H^{+}$ and $O{H}^{-}$ ions.

• A. acidic
• B. basic
• C. neutral
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

Water ($H_{2}O$) contains both hydrogen ($H^{+}$) and hydroxide ions ($O{H}^{-}$). The relative concentrations or amounts of these ions determines whether a solution is acidic,basic or neutral.