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