Question

(a) Do basic solutions also have H⁺ (aq) ions? If yes, then why are they basic?
(b) When a solution becomes more acidic, does the pH get higher or lower?

Answer 1

(a) Yes, basic solutions also have H⁺ (aq) ions.
Generally, bases generate hydroxide ions when they are dissolved in water. Basic solutions also have H⁺ (aq) ions, which are obtained from the ionisation of water. The amount of H⁺ ions in basic solutions is very less compared with the amount of OH^- ions. Hence, they are basic in nature.

(b) When a solution becomes more acidic, the pH becomes lower.