________ Removes Hydrogen Ions and A(n) ________ Releases Hydrogen Ions

Question

________ removes hydrogen ions and a(n) ________ releases hydrogen ions.
A) acid; base
B) base; acid
C) compound; element
D) element; compound
E) molecule; acid

Accepted Answer

A base removes hydrogen ions from a solution, making it more basic (with a higher pH), while an acid releases hydrogen ions into a solution, making it more acidic (with a lower pH). Therefore, option B, "base; acid," fits this description.