Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The pH of blood is slightly basic.
B) The more hydrogen ions in a solution, the more acidic the solution.
C) When acids and bases are mixed, they react with each other to form water and a salt.
D) When the hydrogen ion concentration decreases, the hydroxyl ion concentration also decreases.


D

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