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How would you explain the basis for the pH scale?
How are the hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions related to acidity and alkalinity?
Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water, while bases release hydroxide ions (OH-). The more hydrogen ions in a solution, the more acidic it is. On the other hand, the more hydroxide ions in a solution, the more alkaline it is.