Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between an acidic and a basic solution? . A. An acidic solution contains a high ratio of hydrogen ions to hydroxide ions and a basic solution contains a ratio that is closer to one.. B. An acidic solution has a high pH and a basic solution has a low pH.. C. An acidic solution has only hydrogen ions and a basic solution has only hydroxide ions. D. An acidic solution has a much higher hydrogen ion concentration than a basic solution.