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How do you determine if a solution is basic acidic or neutral?
Its hydrogen ion concentration determines whether a solution is to be acidic (pH below 7) or basic (pH higher than 7.0) . Acidic: [H+] > [OH-] , or pH < 7.0 in water at 25 oC Basic : [H+] <...