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Hydrogen ion
A single proton with a charge of 1+. The dissociation of a water molecule (H2O) leads to the generation of a hydroxide ion (OH-) and a hydrogen ion (H+).
Hydroxide ion
A water molecule that has lost a proton; OH-.
Acid
A substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution.
Base
A substance that reduces the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution.
pH
A measure of hydrogen ion concentration equal to -log [H+] and ranging in value from 0 to 14.
Buffers
A substance that consists of acid and base forms in a solution and that minimizes changes in pH when extraneous acids or bases are added to the solution.
Acid precipitation
Rain, snow, or fog that is more acidic that pH 5.6.
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