The figure below shows where two solutions, X and Y, fall on the pH scale.

Question

Which statement correctly compares solutions X and Y?
A.
Solution X has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) than solution Y.

B.
Solution X has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) than solution Y.

C.
Solutions X and Y have equal concentrations of hydroxide ions (OH-).

D.
Solutions X and Y have equal concentrations of hydrogen ions (H+).

Answer 1

B. Solution X has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) than solution Y.