5.2 - The pH Scale: A Quantitative Language for Acidity and Alkalinity
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Practice Questions
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What is the pH scale used for?
💡 Hint: Think about acid and base properties.
What pH value indicates a neutral solution?
💡 Hint: It’s the middle point on the scale.
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What does a pH of 8 indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember the scale we discussed!
True or False: A pH change of 1 means the acidity increases tenfold.
💡 Hint: Think about how the scale is structured.
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If two solutions are mixed, one with a pH of 3 and the other with a pH of 10, what would be the resulting pH? Describe the process.
💡 Hint: Consider how weak acids or bases might affect the overall pH.
You have a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 0.0001 M. Calculate the pH and explain its implications.
💡 Hint: Use the pH formula for calculations and think about real-world applications of such solutions.
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