Which of the following is TRUE? A) A neutral solution contains [H₂O] = [H₃O⁺]. B) An neutral solution does not contain any H₃O⁺ or OH^-. C) An acidic solution has [H₃O⁺] [OH⁻]. D) A basic solution does not contain H₃O⁺. E) None of the above is true.

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Which of the following is TRUE? A) A neutral solution contains [H₂O] = [H₃O⁺]. B) An neutral solution does not contain any H₃O⁺ or OH^-. C) An acidic solution has [H₃O⁺] > [OH⁻]. D) A basic solution does not contain H₃O⁺. E) None of the above is true.

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In an acidic solution, there are more H⁺ ions than OH⁻ ions. The presence of H⁺ ions leads to the formation of hydronium ion (H3O⁺) in water. When an acid dissolves in water, it donates a proton (H⁺) to water molecules, forming H3O⁺ ions. These H3O⁺ ions are the source of H⁺ ions in the solution. The concentration of H3O⁺ ions is related to the acidity of the solution, and can be quantified using the pH scale. Therefore, option C is true as an acidic solution has [H₃O⁺] > [OH⁻].

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