Question

differentiate between an acid and a base by properly identifying the following statements: hcl, naoh -> na+ + oh-, milk of magnesia, substances that take up hydrogen ions, ammonia, release hydrogen ions (h+), substances that release hydroxide ions

Explanation:

Acids release hydrogen ions (H+), while bases release hydroxide ions (OH -) or take up hydrogen ions. HCl releases H+ and is an acid. NaOH releases OH - and is a base. Milk of magnesia, ammonia are bases as they can take up H+ or release OH - in solution.

Answer:

ACID: HCl, release hydrogen ions (H+)
BASE: NaOH -> Na+ + OH-, milk of magnesia, substances that take up hydrogen ions, ammonia, substances that release hydroxide ions