Acids and Bases
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Acids release hydrogen ions, bases release hydroxide ions, and neutral substances have an equal number of both ions when dissolved in water.
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- Acids release hydrogen ions, while bases release hydroxide ions when dissolved in water, with neutral substances containing an equal number of both ions.
- The distinction between acids and bases lies in the concentration of hydrogen and hydroxide ions they release, determining their pH levels and chemical properties.
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What are acids and bases?
Acids release hydrogen ions, bases release hydroxide ions.
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Summary
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Ionic compounds release hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
- Acids and bases are ionic compounds that release hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions respectively when dissolved in water. Acids have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions, bases have a higher concentration of hydroxide ions, and neutral substances have an equal number of both ions.
