The release of H+ and OH— are not limited to water molecules, and many compounds do so in aqueous solutions. These compounds can be classified as acids (raising the free H+ concentration) or bases (in...The release of H+ and OH— are not limited to water molecules, and many compounds do so in aqueous solutions. These compounds can be classified as acids (raising the free H+ concentration) or bases (increasing the free hydroxyl concentration]. The extent to which acids and bases donate or remove protons is measured on the pH scale, which is a logarithmic scale of relative H+ concentration.
The release of H+ and OH— are not limited to water molecules, and many compounds do so in aqueous solutions. These compounds can be classified as acids (raising the free H+ concentration) or bases (in...The release of H+ and OH— are not limited to water molecules, and many compounds do so in aqueous solutions. These compounds can be classified as acids (raising the free H+ concentration) or bases (increasing the free hydroxyl concentration]. The extent to which acids and bases donate or remove protons is measured on the pH scale, which is a logarithmic scale of relative H+ concentration.