A Solution Containing Equal Numbers of Hydrogen Ions and Hydroxide

Question

A solution containing equal numbers of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions is
A) acidic.
B) basic.
C) neutral.
D) alkaline.
E) in equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A solution containing equal numbers of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) is a neutral solution, with a pH of 7. This is because the H+ ions and OH- ions neutralize each other, forming water (H2O), which has a neutral pH of 7.