There are two meanings to the word "Distal"
Anatomy
- situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
Geology
2. relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity.
An acid is an ionic compound that produces positive hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Acids taste sour and turn blue litmus paper red. A base is an ionic compound that produces negative hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. Bases taste bitter and turn red litmus paper blue.
