Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - Water and Life - Check Your Progress - Page 29: 2

Answer

Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions when in water; therefore, acids have a high concentration of hydrogen ions. Bases, on the other hand, are substances that either release hydroxide ions in water or take up hydrogen ions; therefore, bases have little to no hydrogen ions.

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Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions when in water; therefore, acids have a high concentration of hydrogen ions. Bases, on the other hand, are substances that either release hydroxide ions in water or take up hydrogen ions; therefore, bases have little to no hydrogen ions.
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