Which of the following statements is true for neutral solutions in which water is the solvent?

Question

a) Neutral solutions contain no H3O+ ions.

b) Neutral solutions contain no OH- ions.

c) Neutral solutions contain H3O+ and OH- ions in equal concentrations.

d) More than one response is correct

Answer 1

a. Not true.  All aqueous solutions contain some hydrogen ions.

b. Ditto, except for hydroxide

c. is correct.  In a neutral solution the pH is 7, and [H+] = [OH-] = 1.00 x 10^-7M

Answer 2

The answer is C.