6.3 - The pH Scale
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Practice Questions
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What does pH stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the 'p' and 'H' represent.
What is the pH of pure water?
💡 Hint: Recall whether water is acidic, basic, or neutral.
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What pH range is considered acidic?
💡 Hint: Think about what numbers below 7 indicate.
True or False: A pH of 14 is considered neutral.
💡 Hint: Remember the basic properties of pH.
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If a solution has a pH of 5, how much more acidic is it compared to a solution with a pH of 7? Provide calculations.
💡 Hint: Use the logarithmic property of pH to make this calculation.
You measure a pH of 11 in a sample of water. What does this say about the water's suitability for drinking and aquatic life?
💡 Hint: Consider the needs of aquatic environments and human consumption.
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