Ph Flashcards

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Definition

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pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the activity of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution

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pH Scale

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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.
Acidic solutions: pH < 7
Neutral solutions: pH = 7
Basic (alkaline) solutions: pH > 7

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