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If the [H+] > [OH-] the substance is classified as?

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If the [H+] > [OH-] the substance is classified as an acid.

Step-by-step explanation

Acids increase the number of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution (there are more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions) and the resulting solution is said to be acidic.

Bases increase the number of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) (there are more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions) and the resulting solution is said to be basic or alkaline.

When [H⁺] > [OH⁻], it implies the solution is acidic and when [H⁺] < [OH⁻]

So If the [H+] > [OH-] the substance is classified as an acid.

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