An alkaline (basic) solution has:
A)more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions
B)more hydroxyl ions than water ions
C)more hydrogen ions than water ions
D)more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions

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An alkaline solution has a pH above 7, indicating that it has more hydroxyl ions (OH-) than hydrogen ions (H+). This is because in basic solutions, the hydroxide ions combine with hydrogen ions to form water molecules, reducing the concentration of H+ ions and increasing the concentration of OH- ions. Therefore, choice A is correct.

An Alkaline (Basic) Solution Has