pH Scale

Which number indicates the strongest acid?

0 on the pH scale

Which number indicates the strongest base?

14 on the pH scale

Which number indicates the weakest acid?

6 on the pH scale

Which number indicates a neutral solution?

7 on the pH scale

Which number indicates the weakest base?

8 on the pH scale

What range of numbers indicates a base?

8-14 on the pH scale

Define pH scale

A scale the ranges from 0-14 and measures how acidic or basic a substance is

Define natural solution

A solution that has a pH of 7. It is neither acidic nor basic

What type of ions do acids release?

Hydrogen ion H+

What type of ions do bases release?

Hydroxide ion OH-

What range of numbers indicates an acid?

0-6 on the pH scale