Answer
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Work Step by Step
An acid can be defined as any compound that forms H+ ions in a solution. PH has to be less than 7.
A base is a compound that produces hydroxide ions in a solution. PH has to be greater than 7.
Biology 2010 Student Edition
by Miller, Kenneth R.; Levine, Joseph S.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
9780133669510
ISBN 13:
978-0-13366-951-0
Chapter 2, The Chemistry of Life - 2.2 - Properties of Water - 2.2 Assessment - Page 44: 3a
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