Question #2c872

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Jan 8, 2017

Acids react to form H^+ ions in solution, whereas bases form OH^- ions. The two combine to form water molecules.

Explanation:

Acids are usually denoted with an H atom before the rest of the molecule (ex. acetic acid, HC_2H_3O_2) and give off H^+ ions. Bases are similar, but instead give of OH^- ions in solution (ex Potassium hydroxide, KOH). When H^+ ions and OH^- ions react, they typically form water, following this simple reaction:
H^+ + OH^- --> H_2O.