An acidic solution would have ____.
A) more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions and a pH greater than 7
B) more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions and a pH greater than 7
C) more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions and a pH less than 7
D) more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions and a pH of 7
E) more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions and a pH less than 7

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An acidic solution has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) than hydroxide ions (OH-) and therefore has a pH less than 7. Choice A is incorrect because a high concentration of hydroxide ions would make the solution basic, not acidic. Choice B is incorrect because a solution with more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions would be acidic, but the pH would be less than 7. Choice C is incorrect because a solution with more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions would be basic, not acidic, and have a pH greater than 7. Choice D is incorrect because a solution with a pH of 7 is neutral, not acidic.

An Acidic Solution Would Have ____