Chapter 2.5, Problem 1SB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The difference between acids and bases and the properties associated with them.

Introduction:

Water is a polar solvent. It is composed of ${\text{H}}^{+}{\text{ and OH}}^{-}$ in equal concentration and is considered neutral. Water causes dissociation of most substances dissolved in it. These substances are classified as acidic, basic and neutral depending on their ability to change the concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}{\text{ and OH}}^{-}$ in water.