Which of the following best describes a solution with a pH of 9?    A. it would have 100 times more free hydrogen ions than a solution with a pH of 7  B. it would have half as many hydrogen ions as a solution with a pH of 7  C. it would be classified as a base  D. it would be classified as an acid

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Which of the following best describes a solution with a pH of 9?

 
  •  A. it would have 100 times more free hydrogen ions than a solution with a pH of 7
  •  B. it would have half as many hydrogen ions as a solution with a pH of 7
  •  C. it would be classified as a base
  •  D. it would be classified as an acid
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