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Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

Understanding Hydrochloric Acid in Solution

Easy General Chemistry Acids And Bases

In an aqueous solution, the pH level of a solution determines its acidity or basicity. Common acids produce hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water, while bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-). Consider a solution made by dissolving hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water. Which of the following statements about this solution is true?

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