Chapter 17, Problem 9CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief description of the relationships among the terms, $\text{pH}$, $\text{pOH}$, $\left[{\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right]$, and $\left[{\text{OH}}^{-}\right]$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Originally acids were said to be the substances that were sour to taste. They impart certain colors to some substances, react with carbonate ions to give carbon dioxide and release hydrogen with particular metals. Bases were the substances that were bitter to taste. They impart certain colors to some substances and form precipitates with solutions of metals.