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Infrasound
Nov29-09, 06:24 PM
Checking for accuracy:

In my very elementary understanding of acids and bases, I have assumed the following:

1. H+ ions can actually pull molecules away from others on a surface of a given material through the electrical attraction between the H+ and the electrons of the said material.

Am I wrong, do they only just pull away the electrons?


2. OH- ions interact with surfaces through a similar electrical attraction. I have no clue how this actually transpires.

Please help!