Which of the following statements describes a neutral solution? A)[H₃O⁺] [OH^-] B)[H₃O⁺]

Question

Which of the following statements describes a neutral solution? A)[H₃O⁺] > [OH^-] B)[H₃O⁺] < [OH^-] C)[H₃O⁺] × [OH^-] ≠ 1 × 10^-14 D)[H₃O⁺]/[OH^-] = 1 × 10^-14 E)[H₃O⁺]/[OH^-] = 1

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A neutral solution has an equal concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-), resulting in a pH of 7. Therefore, the ratio of H+ to OH- is 1:1, and the ratio of [H₃O⁺] to [OH^-] must also be 1:1, making option E the correct choice. Option A and B describe solutions with an imbalance of H+ and OH-, while options C and D describe expressions that are not consistent with a neutral solution.

Which of the Following Statements Describes a Neutral Solution