Adding an acid to a solution ________ the pH,while adding a base ________ the pH.
A)decrease;neutralize
B)increases;decreases
C)neutralize;increases
D)decreases;increase
E)decreases;neutralize

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Adding an acid to a solution decreases the pH because it increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+), making the solution more acidic. Adding a base to a solution increases the pH because it reduces the concentration of hydrogen ions, making the solution more basic or alkaline.

Adding an Acid to a Solution ________ the PH,while Adding